CONTROL AND CO-ORDINATION: Short Answer Type Question for Class 10th Chapter 10 JKBOSE/NCERT
How many types of movements are shown by plants? Explain with examples.
Ans: Plants exhibit various types of movements, including:
Phototropism: The movement of a plant in response to light. For example, the growth of a plant towards a light source is positive phototropism, while growing away from light is negative phototropism.
Gravitropism: The response of a plant to gravity. Roots show positive gravitropism by growing towards gravity, while stems show negative gravitropism by growing against gravity.
Thigmotropism: The response of a plant to touch or physical contact with an object. Examples include the coiling of tendrils around support structures or the curling of tendrils around a trellis.
Hydrotropism: The movement of a plant in response to water. Roots exhibit positive hydrotropism by growing towards a water source.