(i) What causes tendril to encircle or coil around the object in contact with it? Explain the process involved.

(ii) What is chemotropism? Give one example.

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(i) Auxin diffuses to the other part which is away from the support. Part of the tendril in contact from the support does not grow rapidly. H 2 Part of the tendril away from the support grow rapidly and cause the tendril to grow around a support. 

(ii) Chemotropism—Movement in plant due to chemicals as stimulus. Example: Growth of pollen tubes towards ovules (or any other).

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