J & K CET Medical J & K - CET Medical Solved Paper-2013

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    Which  part  of the  plant  shows thigmotropism?

    A)  Leaf lamina        

    B)  Tendrils

    C)  Root apex         

    D)  Thorns

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

     The climbing parts of the plants such as tendrils grows towards any support which they happen to touch and wind around that support. So, tendril of plant are positively thigmotropism. Thigmotropism or haptotrophism are movements due to contact with a foreign body. Tendril of Cucurbitaceae petiole of clematis, leaf apex of Gloriosa are some examples.


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