Question

Explain how thigmotropism can be a negative tropism?

When plants are touched they grow larger.
When plants are touched, the cells die.
When touched, plants cells begin to shrink.
When plants are touched they move away from the stimulus.

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Answer:

Thigmotropism is an example of tropism and it may be positive or negative. A positive thigmotropism is a response towards the touch stimulus whereas a negative thigmotropism is a response away from the touch stimulus. ... An example of negative thigmotropism is the growth of roots underneath the soil.