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positive thigmotropism is a response in plants in which they moves and …

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positive thigmotropism is a response in plants in which they moves and grow toward an object the plant comes into physical contact with usually curling around the object. this response of the shoot system benefits the plant by allowing the plant to — take in more carbon dioxide to convert into glucose. absorb more water to transport to the leaves. reach more sunlight for photosynthesis. produce more pollen for pollinators.

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Positive thigmotropism allows plants to curl around objects like sticks. This upward growth helps the plant reach more sunlight. Sunlight is crucial for photosynthesis (the process by which plants make food using light, carbon dioxide, and water). Taking in more carbon dioxide (related to photosynthesis but not the direct benefit of this growth behavior) is more about stomata function. Absorbing water is mainly through roots. Producing more pollen is related to reproductive structures and pollination mechanisms, not this growth - movement response.

Answer:

reach more sunlight for photosynthesis.