NEET Botany (general) MCQ Question
Which of the following statements about growth in living organisms is correct?
Growth in plants occurs continuously throughout their life span.
All multicellular organisms exhibit growth by continuous cell division.
Non-living objects grow by accumulation of material, similar to living organisms.
In animals, growth is seen only until a certain age, after which it ceases completely.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
Statement A is correct as the NCERT context specifies that growth in plants occurs continuously throughout their life span. Statement B is misleading because not all multicellular organisms grow by continuous cell division, and statement C incorrectly implies that non-living growth is similar to living organisms. Statement D is incorrect because while growth in animals slows down, it does not cease completely.
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