Question

Why fold up of the leaves of a sensitive plant on touching?

Answer 1

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To protect themselves from adverse environmental conditions and predators. when a stimulus is applied the water in the cells apply a force against the stimulus this is called turgor pressure and the stimulus is known as thigmonasty.

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Answer 2

Answer:Leaves of mimosa plant fold up when touched, returning to full leaf in a few minutes. ... It is hypothesized that this rapid folding deters herbivores and insects from eating the plant by making the plant appear smaller, while simultaneously exposing the sharp spines on the plant stems.

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