Question

Explain how the movement of leaves of a sensitive plant different from movement of shoots towards light

Answer 1

the sensitive plant shows thigmonasty in which when a sensitive plant is touched the leaves are folded up.
the bending of shoot towards light is known as phototropism. When there is presence of sun light the shoot of plant bends towards it

Answer 2

There are many types of movement which can be seen in the plants.

Similarly,the movement of the sensitive leaves are dependent on the external touches or the applied forces.

On the other hand,the plant growth towards the light sources dependent on the source and intensity of the solar eays.This phenomenon is also known as the phototrophic locomotion.