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Question
When the leaves of a Mimosa pudica plant are touched with a finger, they fold up quickly. This is an example of ______.
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chemotropism
thigmonasty
photonasty
thigmotropism
Solution
When the leaves of a Mimosa pudica plant are touched with a finger, they fold up quickly. This is an example of thigmotropism.
Explanation:
The leaves of a Mimosa pudica plant respond when touched. This is the case with thigmotropism.
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