Question

The oriented locomotor movements of an organism towards or away from light is known as

• A. Phototaxis
• B. Photokinesis
• C. Phototropism
• D. Photoperiodism

Hint:

Phototaxis is essential in processes like plant growth towards light and movement of certain animals, like insects, toward light.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Phototaxis refers to the directed movement of organisms toward or away from light.
Organisms move toward light (positive phototaxis) or away from it (negative phototaxis) depending on their needs.