Question

Distinguish between tropic movements and nastic movements in plants. (2M)

Give examples to illustrate your answer. (1M​

Answer 1

Answer:

Tropic movements are paratonic movements of growth. Nastic movements are paratonic movements of variations. Example: Movement of shoot towards the sunlight (phototropic movement). Drooping of the leaves of Mimosa pudica due to touch (Thigmonastic movement).