The picture below shows a mimosa leaf before and after it was pinched. 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.

Answer 1

The correct answer is C. It is moving toward touch. The mimosa plant exhibits thigmonasty, which is a rapid movement in response to touch or mechanical stimulation. When the leaf is pinched, it responds by folding inwards, indicating that it is reacting to the stimulus of touch.