Definition

The movement or growth of a living thing in response to a chemical substance.

Example

Plants exhibit chemotropism by growing towards nutrients in the soil.

Conversation

Did you know that plants can actually sense chemicals in their environment?

Really? That sounds fascinating!

Yes, it's called chemotropism, and it helps them grow towards nutrients.

Wow, nature is so smart! I love learning about how living things adapt.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Chemotropism → It is formed from "chemo-" (from Greek "chēmeia", meaning chemistry or chemical) and "tropism" (from Greek "tropos", meaning a turning or change). The word describes the growth or movement of an organism in response to a chemical stimulus, indicating a turning towards or away from chemicals.

Memory Tip

Think of 'chemicals' ('chemo-') causing a 'turning' or change ('tropism') in an organism's growth or movement.

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