Botany-Phases of Growth
NEET Botany Phases of Growth MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-fact-Easy-Class 11
What type of growth is characterized by the increase in the girth of plant organs?
A
Secondary growth
B
Primary growth
C
Arithmetic growth
D
Geometric growth
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
Secondary growth is the increase in the girth of plant organs due to the activity of lateral meristems, such as vascular cambium and cork-cambium, as mentioned in the NCERT context.
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