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What is the difference between the manner in which movement takes place in a sensitive plant and the movement in our legs? - Science

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What is the difference between the manner in which movement takes place in a sensitive plant and the movement in our legs?

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Movement in sensitive plants Movement in our legs
The movement in a sensitive plant is a response to stimulus (touch), which is a involuntary action. Movement in our legs is a voluntary action.
No special tissue is there for the transfer of information A complete system (CNS and PNS) is there for the information exchange.
Plant cells do not have specialised protein for movements. Animal cells have specialised proteins which help muscles contract.
It is controlled by plant hormones. It is controlled by the cerebellum of the hindbrain.
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Chapter 7: Control and Coordination - Exercises [Page 126]

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NCERT Science [English] Class 10
Chapter 7 Control and Coordination
Exercises | Q 12 | Page 126
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