Which Stimulus Most Directly Causes the Venus Flytrap to Catch

question 30

Multiple Choice

Which stimulus most directly causes the Venus flytrap to catch an insect?

• A) gravity
• B) light
• C) touch
• D) scent
• E) sound

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