Question

Mimosa pudica is a perfect example of

• A. Irritability
• B. Homeostasis
• C. Aquatic adaptation
• D. All of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is A Irritability

Irritability is the ability of an organism to respond to the external stimulus. The organism exhibit movement on receiving the stimulus from the internal or the external environment. The most common example of irritability is shown by the Mimosa plant which folds the leaflets when touched. The stimulus is passed on to the entire branch and then whole plant and all the leaflets close.

Thus, the correct answer is option A.