Botany-Phases of Growth

NEET Botany Phases of Growth MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-numerical-Medium-Class 11

If a plant cell in the phase of elongation increases its volume from 1000 µm³ to 1500 µm³ in one hour, what is the growth rate of the cell in µm³ per minute?

A

8.33 µm³/min

B

5 µm³/min

C

10 µm³/min

D

15 µm³/min

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

The growth rate is calculated as the change in volume divided by the time. The volume increased by 500 µm³ over 60 minutes, so the growth rate is 500/60 = 8.33 µm³ per minute.

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