When we touch the leaves of a touch-me-not plant, they begin to fold up and droop. What kind of movement is observed here?

Growth dependent

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Growth independent

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Directional movement

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Touch independent

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The correct option is B
Growth independent

The leaves of the touch-me-not plant move very quickly in response to touch. There is no growth involved in this movement. Hence their movement is independent of growth.

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When we touch the leaves of a touch-me-not plant, they begin to fold up and droop. What kind of movement is observed here?

The correct option is B Growth independent The leaves of the touch-me-not plant move very quickly in response to touch. There is no growth involved in this movement. Hence their movement is independent of growth.

The correct option is B
Growth independent

The leaves of the touch-me-not plant move very quickly in response to touch. There is no growth involved in this movement. Hence their movement is independent of growth.