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Author: Eldra Solomon, Charles Martin, Diana W. Martin, Linda R. Berg
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Chapter 38.2, Problem 2C
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To determine: The way by which auxin is involved in phototropism.

Introduction: Phototropism is the directional growth of plants toward a light stimulus. Phototropins are the blue-light receptors that control the photosynthetic efficacy of plants located at the shoot tips that help the plants in this regard. Light source is necessary for a plant body to carry out many of its major functions.

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