When plants move, there are no muscles involved. #shorts #science #SciShow

The video explores how plants move without muscles or brains, using external stimuli like gravity, light, or touch. It highlights the Cape Sundew plant's unique insect-trapping mechanism, which involves increasing cell pressure to curl its leaves. This plant-inspired mechanism can be applied to soft robotics, such as designing prosthetic hands that can gently grasp fragile objects.

What triggers plant movement if they do not have muscles or brains?

• Genetic programming

• Internal chemical reactions

• External stimuli like gravity or light

• Random environmental changes

How does the Cape Sundew plant capture its prey?

• By using sharp thorns

• By releasing a toxic gas

• By emitting a strong scent

• By curling its leaf over the insect

What role does the sticky fluid play in the Cape Sundew plant's mechanism?

• It helps the plant photosynthesize

• It attracts insects with its scent

• It provides nutrients to the plant

• It traps insects on the leaf

What change occurs in the Cape Sundew plant's cells to cause the curling motion?

• The cells shrink due to dehydration

• The cells become more rigid

• The cells expand due to increased pressure

• The cells change color

How can the Cape Sundew plant's movement be applied in modern technology?

• In developing faster computers

• In creating soft robotic hands

• In improving solar panel efficiency

• In designing aerodynamic vehicles