Stimulus in Mimosa pudica travels in the form of

Auxin

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Hormone

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Alcohol

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None of the above

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Solution

The correct option is A Hormone
The dropping of leaves of Mimosa pudica shows thigmonastic movement upon touching. This dropping is due to the action potential which travels through the plant. The stimulus travels in the form of signaling molecules and hormones. These includes intracellular calcium, reactive oxygen species, ethylene hormone.
So, the correct answer is B 'Hormone'

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