Question 222 marksVery Short AnswerSection Section B

(a) List two differences between the movement of leaves of a sensitive plant and the movement of a shoot towards light.

OR

(b) What happens at synapse between two neurons? State briefly.

Control and Coordination
Coordination in Plants

Official answer

(a) Two differences between the movement of leaves of a sensitive plant and the movement of a shoot towards light are:

  1. The movement of leaves of a sensitive plant is independent of growth, whereas the movement of a shoot towards light is dependent on growth.
  2. The movement of leaves of a sensitive plant is a rapid response to touch, whereas the movement of a shoot towards light is a slow response to light.

OR

(b) At synapse between two neurons, the electrical impulse from the dendrite of one neuron is converted into a chemical signal, which is then transmitted to the dendrite of another neuron.

Answer keywords:sensitive plantshootgrowthlightsynapseneurons

Marking scheme

  1. 1.2 marks

Hint

The movement of leaves of a sensitive plant is a rapid response to touch.

Quick oral answer

The movement of leaves of a sensitive plant is a rapid response to touch, whereas the movement of a shoot towards light is a slow response to light.

Common mistakes

  1. 1.thinking that the movement of leaves of a sensitive plant is dependent on growth
  2. 2.confusing synapse with dendrite

Analysis and explanation

The movement of leaves of a sensitive plant is a rapid response to touch, whereas the movement of a shoot towards light is a slow response to light. The movement of leaves of a sensitive plant is independent of growth, whereas the movement of a shoot towards light is dependent on growth.

Interesting facts

The movement of leaves of a sensitive plant is an example of turgor movement.

Question details

Q22 of 39 questions

Board
CBSE
Class
Class 10
Subject
Science
Year
2023
Section
Section Section B
Marks
2
Type
Very Short Answer
Chapter
Control and Coordination
Topic
Coordination in Plants
Bloom's level
Understanding
Syllabus topic
Control and Coordination

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Frequently asked questions

How many marks does this question carry in CBSE Class 10 Science 2023?

This question carries 2 marks in the CBSE Class 10 Science 2023 examination.

Which chapter does this question come from in Science?

This question is from the chapter "Control and Coordination" in the CBSE Class 10 Science syllabus.

What topic does this question cover in Science?

This question covers the topic "Coordination in Plants" from CBSE Class 10 Science.

What type of question is this in the CBSE Class 10 Science 2023 paper?

This is a Very Short Answer question from Section Section B in the CBSE Class 10 Science 2023 paper.