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What causes a green plant exposed to the light on only one side to bend toward the source of light as it grows?

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Auxin accumulates on the shaded side, stimulating greater cell elongation there

B

Green plants need light to perform photosynthesis

C

Green plants seek light because they are phototropic

D

Light stimulates plant cells on the lighted side to grow faster.

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