The touch-me-not plant, Mimosa pudica, is a weed with compound leaves that fold inward and droop when touched or disturbed. The leaves then open a few minutes later. Which theme common to all of life is evident in this phenomenon?
A. The plant is synthesizing and conserving its energy when it closes its leaves.
B. The intrinsic order in the leaves is evident in the closing of the leaves.
C. The plant is responding to stimulus by closing its leaves in an attempt to protect itself.
D. The plant is preparing to reproduce.
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C. The plant is responding to stimulus by closing its leaves in an attempt to protect itself.