Does gravity affect the direction in which a plant grows? If so, how?

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Does gravity affect the direction in which a plant grows? If so, how?

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Yes, plants drop roots down and grow leaves towards the light.

They determine “down” by concentration gradient – suspended solids collect towards the bottom of the cells.

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