A seedling was turned on its side and placed in a dark room. After a couple of days, it was observed to have the following growth pattem. Seedling turned on side Stem grows upwards, roots grow downwards Which of the following is the best explanation for this observation? H Photosynthesis F Phototropism G Geotropism J Thigmotropism buo questions.

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A seedling was turned on its side and placed in a dark room. After a couple of days, it was observed
to have the following growth pattem.
Seedling
turned on side
Stem grows
upwards, roots
grow downwards
Which of the following is the best explanation for this observation?
F Phototropism
G Geotropism
H Photosynthesis
J Thigmotropism
questions.
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