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True or False. The folding of leaves of Mimosa pudica on touching is a growth movement.

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Question

True or False.

The folding of leaves of Mimosa pudica on touching is a growth movement.

True or False
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Solution

This statement is false.

Explanation:

The rapid folding of Mimosa pudica leaves is a non-growth movement entirely caused by sudden changes in turgor pressure within the cells of the leaf base. No cell division or growth is involved.

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Chapter 7: Chemical Coordination in Plants - Intex Quesions [Page 115]

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Lakhmir Singh Biology [English] Class 10 ICSE
Chapter 7 Chemical Coordination in Plants
Intex Quesions | Q 3. | Page 115
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