Define phototropism and give one example.

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(N/A) Phototropism is defined as the growth or movement of a plant part in response to a light stimulus.
Plants exhibit positive phototropism in their shoots,meaning the stem grows towards the source of light.
Example: The bending of a sunflower or a potted plant stem towards the direction of sunlight.

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