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When the leaf of the tocuh-me-not' (chui...

When the leaf of the `tocuh-me-not' (chui-mui,Mimosa pudica) plant is touched, the leaf droops because-

A

a nerve signal passes through the plant

B

the temperature of the plant increases

C

water is lost from the cells at the base of the leaf

D

the plant dies

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The correct Answer is:
C
Due to change in turgor prssure.
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