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The growth of a pollen tube toward the ovule in response to chemicals is an example of:

  • A chemotropism
  • B phototropism
  • C geotropism
  • D thigmotropism

Correct answer: A. chemotropism

Explanation: The pollen tube grows toward chemical signals from the ovule — chemotropism.

Concept context

Phases of plant growth, the five classical plant hormones plus newer ones, photoperiodism, vernalization, and seed dormancy.

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