NEETBiologyPlant Growth and DevelopmentMCQ+4 / −1
Which of the following statements is not correct ?
- APhase of cell elongation of plant cells is characterized by increased vacuolation.
- BCells in the meristematic phase of growth exhibit abundant plasmodesmatal connections.
- CPlant growth is generally determinate.
- DPlant growth is measurable.
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Correct answer: C
Option C : "Plant growth is generally determinate" is not correct.
Plant growth is generally indeterminate, not determinate. This means that plants typically continue to grow as long as they live, unlike animals which have a determinate growth and stop growing after reaching a certain age or size. The meristematic tissues in plants (such as the apical meristem, lateral meristem etc.) allow for continuous growth and production of new cells. This is a key characteristic of plants. So, the statement that plant growth is generally determinate is incorrect.
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