Question

The leaves of touch-me-not plant shows chemotropism.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is B False

Thigmotropism :

1. The touch-me-not (Mimosa pudica) plants exhibit the phenomenon of thigmotropism where the leaves droop on being touched by a finger or an object.
2. The phenomenon of directional movement of the plant parts in response to the stimulus of contact or touch with a solid surface is known as thigmotropism.
3. The external stimulus is the contact or touch with the surface.

Final answer: The given statement is false.