AP Success - AP Biology Conceptual Analysis: Info Storage & Transfer -Cell Comms

In the Venus Flytrap (Dionaea muscipula), the closing of the trap is triggered by the stimulation of sensory hairs on the inner surface of the trap. This stimulation leads to an action potential that triggers the rapid closing of the trap.

Describe the process by which the Venus Flytrap communicates between cells to close its trap upon stimulation.

In the context of the Venus Flytrap, explain how the plant's cells transfer information in response to changes in pressure.

If a mutation occurred in the Venus Flytrap that affected the sensitivity of the sensory hairs, predict how this could impact the plant's ability to capture prey.

Some scientists claim that the Venus Flytrap's rapid response to pressure changes is an example of a plant exhibiting animal-like behavior. Provide reasoning to justify this claim.