Many plants are capable of responding very rapidly to mechanical stimuli. For instance, Venus Flytraps respond more quickly than their insect prey can escape. A very mild touch or a light breeze can cause the leaves of the Sensitive Plant to close tightly. This rapid transmission of touch is accomplished by ________.

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The rapid transmission of touch in plants such as Venus Flytraps and Sensitive Plants is accomplished by self-propagating changes in membrane potential. When stimulated, ions rapidly move across the membrane of the plant cells, leading to a change in charge and the transmission of an electrical signal that triggers the plant's response.

Many Plants Are Capable of Responding Very Rapidly to Mechanical