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