Students are growing plants in pots on the windowsill of their classroom. After spring break, a student notices
that one of the potted plants furthest from the
windowsill has changed shape, as shown below.Which
statement best explains why this plant grew at a
different angle? *

A) A plant growth hormone accumulates in the shaded side
of the stems, causing the lower leaves to fall off.

B) A plant growth hormone accumulates in the shaded side of the stems, stimulating those sides to grow faster and
bend toward the light.

C) A plant hormone accumulates in the unshaded side of
plant cells, causing the plants to grow. much faster

D)A plant hormone accumulates in the shaded side of plant
cells, stimulating the plants to produce more flowers.