Botany-Phases of Growth
NEET Botany Phases of Growth MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Hard-Class 11
Which of the following combinations correctly describes the phases of growth in plants?
A
Primary growth is responsible for elongation, while secondary growth increases girth.
B
Both primary and secondary growth occur simultaneously throughout a plant's life.
C
Primary growth occurs exclusively in monocots, while secondary growth is unique to dicots.
D
Secondary growth is characterized solely by the activity of apical meristems.
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
Primary growth is primarily responsible for the elongation of plants along their axis, while secondary growth, which involves lateral meristems like vascular cambium, contributes to the increase in girth of plant organs.
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