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Bending of stem/coleoptile towards light or shoot of potted plant placed near a window is due to

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Greater oxygen availability to the tip

B

More auxin content on the shaded side

C

Greater light availability to tip

D

Availability of necessary warmth to the tip

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Bending of stem/coleoptile towards light or shoot of potted near a window is due to more auxin content on the shaded side.
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