Question:
The oriented locomotor movements of an organism towards or away from light is known as
The oriented locomotor movements of an organism towards or away from light is known as
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Phototaxis is essential in processes like plant growth towards light and movement of certain animals, like insects, toward light.
Updated On: Mar 17, 2025
- Phototaxis
- Photokinesis
- Phototropism
- Photoperiodism
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Solution and Explanation
Phototaxis refers to the directed movement of organisms toward or away from light.
Organisms move toward light (positive phototaxis) or away from it (negative phototaxis) depending on their needs.
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