Protein Signaling and Tropic Growth in Plants

Hydrotropism is a form of tropism where an organism or a cell shows growth or movement in response to water or moisture.

Positive hydrotropism and negative hydrotropism.

Positive hydrotropism is when the growth response is toward water.

<p>Negative hydrotropism is when the growth response is away from water.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Higher relative humidity levels trigger positive hydrotropism in roots.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The plant recognizes the signals at the root cap region.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Orthotropic movements are directed toward the stimulus source.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Plagiotropic movements are angular to the direction of the stimulus.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Diatropic movements are perpendicular to the direction of the stimulus.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Heliotropism is a type of tropism where the response of the organism is toward sunlight.</p> Signup and view all the answers