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Phototropism

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A growth response to light[1]. Plants are phototropic because they grow by using photosynthesis to synthesize glucose from sunlight, CO2, and water. In general, many plants will "bend" toward the light source.

References

  1. Wile, Dr. Jay L. Exploring Creation With Biology. Apologia Educational Ministries, Inc. 1998