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A big tree falls in a forest but its roots are still in contact with the soil. The branches of this fallen tree grow straight up (vertically). This happens in response to

A

water and light

B

water and minerals

C

gravity and water

D

light and gravity

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  12. The bending of the shoot of a plant in response to light is called:

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