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Plants grow toward the sun. The constant movement of the earth makes the sun appear to move around, thus causing the plants to equal out straight. This is why you see trees that are on the side of a mountain at an angle instead of straight up. The sun disappears behind the mountain and the plant stops growing in a specific direction.

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Plants grow vertically towards the light using a mechanism called phototropism. By growing upwards, plants are able to efficiently capture sunlight for photosynthesis, which is crucial for their growth and survival. This vertical growth also aids in spacing out plants and maximizing their access to light and nutrients in competitive environments.

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Turgidity of the plant cells for soft plants and lignin in trees etc.

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Plants generally grow toward the sun. Some plants do not grow erect, but curve to follow the path to get the most sunlight.

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