Growing yam tendrils climb for support. This growth response is
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haptotropism
- geotropism
- phototropism
- hydrotropism
- chemotropism
The correct answer is: A
Explanation
- Haptotropism / thigmotropism is the movement or change in orientation of a plant's growth as a reaction to touch. The orienting factor is generally a hard surface that can change the direction of the plant's growth or the growth of one of its organs.
- The movement of parts of a plant (especially tendrils) in response to a touch stimulus.