What causes a green plant exposed to the...

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

A

Light stimulates plant cells on the lighted side to grow faster

B

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

C

Green plants need light to perform photosynthesis

D

Green plants seek light because they are phototropic

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The correct Answer is:

B

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