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Quick Challenge
How do plant roots know to grow downwards?
A
Specialized cells contain dense, starch-filled organelles that act like internal plumb bobs.
B
They possess internal magnetic sensors that align them with Earth's magnetic field.
C
Their growth is directed by water-seeking hormones that pull them downwards.
D
Their root tips contain light-sensing cells that guide them away from light.
