Botany-Phases of Growth
NEET Botany Phases of Growth MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-numerical-Easy-Class 11
If Leaf A and Leaf B have initial areas of 2 cm² and 3 cm² respectively, and both increase by 1 cm² in the same time period, which leaf has the higher relative growth rate?
A
Leaf A
B
Leaf B
C
Both have the same relative growth rate
D
Cannot be determined from given information
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
Relative growth rate is calculated as the growth per unit time per unit initial size. Leaf A's relative growth rate is 1/2, while Leaf B's is 1/3. Therefore, Leaf A has a higher relative growth rate.
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