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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