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The growth of a pollen tube towards the ovule is caused by....

A phototropism


B. hydrotropism


C. gravitropism


D. chemotropism

The growth of pollen tube towards the ovule is caused in response to a chemical stimulus i.e the chemicals released by the ovule during the time of fertilization.

This is a picture showing chemotropism. Growth of pollen tube Observed in response to chemicals secreted by ovule


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