Answer:
It is due to turgor
pressure difference between the upper and lower halves of the base of petiole
(pulvinus). Lower half cells lose water and upper half cells of pulvinus become
turgid due to transfer of water from lower cells. Thus, the entire leaf droops
down when touched.
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