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The directional movement of a germinating seedling, where the seedling pushes soil aside as it comes out, is mainly a result of:

Question
The directional movement of a germinating seedling, where the seedling pushes soil aside as it comes out, is mainly a result of:
Muscle contraction
Growth
Nervous impulses
Hormone secretion only in animals
Answer
Growth
Detailed Explanation
The text explains that such movement is caused by growth; if growth is stopped, the movement would not happen.
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