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Question
Differentiate between:
Stimulus and response
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Solution
| Stimulus | Response | ||
| 1. | It comprises. of actions that cause a reaction. All living organisms respond to stimuli. | 1. | It comprises the reaction observed. after an action is performed. |
| 2. | For example, light is a stimulus received by plants. | 2. | For example: On receiving light plants show phototropism that is bent towards the light. |
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