"Sunflowers got their name not only because their blossoms are round and yellow but also because the plants are heliotropic." What does the word "heliotropic" mean in this context? Use these dictionary entries to answer the question: hello- (prejux) related to the sun or sunlight -tropos (suffix) turning plants that swivel to face the sun plants that give off light plants that thrive in full sun • plants that are warm to the touch

Biology

Question
"Sunflowers got their name not only because their blossoms are round and yellow but also because the plants are
heliotropic."
What does the word "heliotropic" mean in this context? Use these dictionary entries to answer the question:
hello- (prejux) related to the sun or sunlight
-tropos (suffix) turning
plants that swivel to face the sun
plants that give off light
plants that thrive in full sun
• plants that are warm to the touch
Answer

Plants that swivel to face the sun.

Download to view full explanation
The word "heliotropic" is composed of two parts: "helio-" (prejux) which means related to the sun or...
Solve any homework question FREE with our app, NO PAYMENT required!