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Leaf of Mimosa droops down on touching because of

A

Water loss from leaflet bases

B

changes in water concentration

C

Loss of water from cells to intercellular spaces in pulvinus and pulvinules

D

All of the above

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C
Leaf of Mimosa droops down on touching because of loss of water from cells to intercellular in pulvinus and pulvinules.
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