JIPMER Jipmer Medical Solved Paper-1996

  • question_answer
    The leaves of Mimosa pudica drop down on touch because:

    A)  the leaves tissues are injured

    B)    the plant has nervous system

    C)    the leaves are very tender

    D)    the turgor pressure of leaf base changes

    Correct Answer: D

    Solution :

    Seismonastic movement in Mimosa pudicais the result of turgor pressure changing leaf base. Thus, on touching leaves are drop down.


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