Contents
Key Stage 4
Meaning
Phototropism is a growth response in plants in which their growth responds to light intensity.
About Phototropism
- Phototropism can be positive or negative.
- In the shoot system of plants the growth is due to positive where the shoots grow towards the light.
- In the root system of plants the growth is due to negative where the roots grow away from the light.
References
AQA
- Phototropism, page 236, GCSE Biology, CGP, AQA
- Phototropism, page 81, GCSE Biology; The Revision Guide, CGP, AQA
- Phototropism, pages 176-177, GCSE Biology; Third Edition, Oxford University Press, AQA
- Phototropism; investigating, page 238, GCSE Biology, CGP, AQA