The phenomenon of a plant flowering in response to the length of day is called: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The phenomenon of a plant flowering in response to the length of day is called:
A. Geotropism
B. Chemotropism
C. Photoperiodism
D. Phototropism
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Photoperiodism is the response of plants to the relative lengths of day and night, influencing flowering. Short-day plants (e.g., poinsettia) flower when day length is less than a critical period; long-day plants (e.g., spinach) flower when days are longer. Phototropism is growth towards light, geotropism to gravity, chemotropism to chemicals.

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