Why did the mimosa leaf move the way it did when it was pinched?
A.
It is moving away from the pull of gravity.
B.
It is moving away from touch.
C.
It is moving toward touch.
D.
It is moving toward light.
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The mimosa leaf moved in response to the stimulus of being pinched. This response is known as a thigmonastic movement, which is a non-directional response to touch. Therefore, the correct answer to why the mimosa leaf moved the way it did when it was pinched is:
C. It is moving toward touch.
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