Question

question: seeds dont need to be planted in a specific way to grow upward; shoots grow away from the earth. which process of growth does this describe? answer options: select one of four thigmotropism phototropism gravitropism kosmotropism

Explanation:

1. Analyze each option:

• Thigmotropism: Response to touch, not related to growth direction relative to earth.
• Phototropism: Response to light, not gravity - related growth direction.
• Gravitropism: Plant growth response to gravity. Shoots grow against gravity (upward), roots grow with gravity (downward). The description matches gravitropism as seeds' shoots grow away from earth (against gravity) regardless of planting orientation.
• Kosmotropism: Not a standard plant growth - related tropism (likely a distractor).

Answer:

Gravitropism