Botany-Phases of Growth

NEET Botany Phases of Growth MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-numerical-Medium-Class 11

If a root elongates from 2 cm to 10 cm in 4 days following an arithmetic growth pattern, what is the growth rate 'r' per day?

A

2 cm/day

B

4 cm/day

C

8 cm/day

D

1 cm/day

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

In arithmetic growth, the growth rate 'r' is calculated as (L_t - L_0)/t. For a root elongating from 2 cm to 10 cm in 4 days, r = (10 cm - 2 cm)/4 days = 2 cm/day.

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