Biology PYQ 103 of 399 · Plant Physiology: Photosynthesis, Respiration & Nutrition

What is the movement of the leaves of the sensitive plant Mimosa pudica called?

  1. AChemonasty
  2. BHydrotropism
  3. CThermonasty
  4. DNone of the above

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Correct answer: (d) None of the above

Explanation

The folding of the leaves of the sensitive plant (Mimosa pudica, touch-me-not) when touched is seismonasty (thigmonasty): a movement in response to touch or shock.

Chemonasty responds to chemicals, thermonasty to temperature and hydrotropism is growth towards water, so the answer is "None of the above".

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