Question

The movement of the mimosa plant _____.

a) is an example of thigmotropism
b) is not a tropism because the plant does not have auxins
c) is not a tropism because the response does not involve growth
d) is an example of a negative tropism

Answer 1

Answer:

The leaves of Mimosa have the capability to display thigmonasty (touch-induced movement). In the sensitive plant, the leaves respond to being touched, shaken, heated or rapidly cooled. The speed of the response depends on the magnitude of the stimulus.

Answer 2

Answer:

a) is an example of thigmotropism