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user
Hello! How can I help you today?
assistant
I'm learning about plants in school. Do plants respond to their environment?
user
Yes, plants can respond to their environment. For example, they can bend towards sunlight, which is called phototropism.
assistant
That's cool. What happens when you touch a sensitive plant?
user
When you touch a sensitive plant, like a Venus flytrap or a mimosa, its leaves will fold up or move. This is because the plant has special cells that can detect touch and respond to it.
assistant
I have a sensitive plant at home, and it always seems to be moving. Is that normal?
user
Yes, that's normal. Sensitive plants are always moving slightly in response to their environment, even if it's just a gentle breeze.
assistant