NEET Botany Phases of Growth MCQ Question
Which of the following statements correctly describe the phases of plant growth?
Plant growth is indeterminate and occurs throughout their life due to meristems.
Growth can be defined as a reversible increase in size of a plant organ.
Primary growth is responsible for the increase in girth of the plant organs.
Growth is measured by parameters such as absolute growth rate and relative growth rate.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
Statement A is correct as it reflects the indeterminate growth of plants due to meristems. Statement B is incorrect because growth is defined as an irreversible increase. Statement C is misleading as primary growth is associated with elongation, while secondary growth relates to girth. Statement D is correct but less central to the concept of phases.
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