Statoliths, particles that move in the direction gravity pulls them, are typically ____ in plants.
A) amyloplasts
B) calcium carbonate crystals
C) nuclei
D) vacuoles
E) hormones

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Statoliths in plants are typically amyloplasts, which are specialized organelles that contain starch grains. These starch grains help the plant sense gravity by settling in the direction of the gravitational pull, aiding in the plant's ability to grow upwards or downwards as needed.

Statoliths, Particles That Move in the Direction Gravity Pulls Them