Plants respond to stimuli primarily through growth and movement, such as bending towards light (phototropism) or opening and closing stomata in response to humidity. Unlike animals, which have a nervous system that allows for quick, coordinated movements, plants rely on hormonal signals and cellular changes that can result in slower responses. Additionally, plants often exhibit growth responses over time, while animals typically react more swiftly through muscle contractions and neural signaling. Overall, while both kingdoms respond to their environments, their mechanisms and speeds of response differ significantly.
Some studies suggest that plants may respond to human stimulus, such as touch or sound, by releasing chemicals or changing growth patterns. However, more research is needed to fully understand the extent of plant sensitivity to human interaction.
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No, carbohydrates are stored differently in plants and animals. In plants, carbohydrates are stored in the form of starch, while in animals, carbohydrates are stored as glycogen in the liver and muscles.
A stimulus is any change in the environment that prompts a response from an organism. An example of an external stimulus in plants is light, which influences processes like phototropism, where plants grow towards a light source. An internal stimulus could be the concentration of water within the plant, which can trigger responses such as closing stomata to reduce water loss during drought conditions.
Indian scientist Sir Jagadish Chandra Bose conducted pioneering research that demonstrated that plants respond to external stimuli. He observed and recorded plant responses to various stimuli such as light, sound, and touch, laying the foundation for the field of plant physiology.
Animals respond more quickly to a stimulus as animals have a central nervous system and a brain. Nerves conduct impulses very quickly. Plants dont have nerves and any responses are produced by hormones and are thus slow.
No, mold does not respond to stimuli in the same way that animals or plants do. Mold is a type of fungus that grows in response to environmental conditions like moisture, temperature, and food sources, but it does not have the ability to actively respond to stimuli.
Consider the Venus fly trap and the environmental stimulus of an insect landing on the trap's leaves and know that plants can respond quite well to environmental stimulus, though not always as blatantly as a Venus fly trap.
In plants, a stimulus is a signal from the environment that triggers a response in the plant. This can include factors like light, temperature, touch, or chemicals. Plants use these stimuli to adapt and respond to changes in their surroundings to maximize their chances of survival and growth.
Plants DO NOT respond to stimuli
Some studies suggest that plants may respond to human stimulus, such as touch or sound, by releasing chemicals or changing growth patterns. However, more research is needed to fully understand the extent of plant sensitivity to human interaction.
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No, carbohydrates are stored differently in plants and animals. In plants, carbohydrates are stored in the form of starch, while in animals, carbohydrates are stored as glycogen in the liver and muscles.
No, plants do not have ears to "hear" but, recent science has shown that plants do respond to audio stimulus. An example of this is playing peaceful music to a greenhouse and watch as the plants develop a healthy life as opposed to someone speaking to the plants in a hateful matter or playing music with a negative effect.
Tropism is the response plants have towards external stimulus.
Tropism is the response plants have towards external stimulus.