Question

Study the given figure and answer the following:

1. What type of phenomenon is exhibited by the plant?
2. What will happen if after few days clay pot with water is shifted to the other side?

Answer 1

1. The phenomenon exhibited by the plant is positive hydrotropism where the roots of the plant bend and grow directly towards the source of moisture.
2. If the clay pot is shifted, the roots will alter their growth direction and bend toward the new side where the water source is relocated.