NEET Botany Phases of Growth MCQ Question
Two leaves, A and B, have initial areas of 20 cm² and 40 cm², respectively. After a certain period, both leaves show an absolute increase in area of 10 cm². Which leaf has the higher relative growth rate?
Leaf A
Leaf B
Both have the same relative growth rate
Cannot be determined from the given data
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
Relative growth rate is calculated based on the initial size. Leaf A, with a smaller initial area, achieves a higher relative increase compared to Leaf B when both have the same absolute growth.
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