The movement of leaves of the sensitive plant differ from the movement of a shoot towards light justify

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Movement of sensitive leaves towards touch is a growth independent movement; while movement of a shoot towards light is growth dependent.
Growth dependent Growth independent
There is differential growth which results in movement. There are turgor changes which result in movement.
Size of the organs increase Size remains same
The movements are permanent or irreversible. The movements are temporary or reversible

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Growth dependent	Growth independent
There is differential growth which results in movement.	There are turgor changes which result in movement.
Size of the organs increase	Size remains same
The movements are permanent or irreversible.	The movements are temporary or reversible