Question

Observe the diagram.
(i) Mention the type of movements shown in figure A and B.
(ii) How does this movement differ from the movement of mimosa?

Answer 1

i) The type of movements shown in figure A- Geotropism and in figure B - Phototropism

ii) As there is no growth is involved in the movement of Mimosa, this movement is known as movement independent of growth, as there is growth is involved in both geotropism and phototropism, these two movements are known as movement dependent on growth.