Biology GCSE
Phototropism
What Phototropism means in Biology GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Phototropism
A plant's growth response to light, controlled by the unequal distribution of auxin.
Topics that use Phototropism
- Topic 6 – Plant structures and their functions (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
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