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Auxin and the bending of a shoot towards light

The same question, asked 3 times: 2023*, 2024*, 2025. Every wording below, oldest first.

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  1. Question 1

    2023

    21
    Name a plant hormone responsible for bending of a shoot of a plant when it is exposed to unidirectional light. How does it promote phototropism ?
  2. Question 2

    2023

    21
    A plant hormone helps in bending of stem towards light. Name the hormone and explain how is the movement achieved.
  3. Question 3

    2024

    22
    Where are auxins synthesized ? How do they promote phototropism ?
  4. Question 4

    2024

    29
    Name a plant growth hormone synthesized at the shoot tip. Explain its effect on the growth of a plant in response to light.
  5. Question 5

    2025

    9
    The plant hormone whose concentration stimulates the cells to grow longer on the side of the shoot which is away from light is :

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