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In plant growth, what is the meaning of indeterminate growth?
In plant growth, what is the meaning of indeterminate growth?
- Growth that occurs only in certain regions of the plant
- Growth that is limited to certain stages of the plant's life cycle
- Growth that reaches a maximum size and then stops
- Unlimited growth capacity due to the presence of meristems (correct)
What happens if the meristem ceases to divide in a plant?
What happens if the meristem ceases to divide in a plant?
- The plant will produce more flowers and fruits
- The plant will stop adding new cells to its body (correct)
- The plant will no longer be able to increase its girth
- The plant will experience indeterminate growth
What is the primary function of root apical meristem and shoot apical meristem in plant growth?
What is the primary function of root apical meristem and shoot apical meristem in plant growth?
- To increase the girth of the organs
- To divide and self-perpetuate
- To produce flowers and fruits
- To elongate the plant along its axis (correct)
What is the significance of seed germination in plant growth?
What is the significance of seed germination in plant growth?
How is growth defined in relation to plant organs or individual cells?
How is growth defined in relation to plant organs or individual cells?
What is the relationship between the structure of a cell, a tissue, an organ and the function they perform?
What is the relationship between the structure of a cell, a tissue, an organ and the function they perform?
Why does the vegetative phase precede flowering in a plant?
Why does the vegetative phase precede flowering in a plant?
What is the sum of the processes involved in plant development?
What is the sum of the processes involved in plant development?
How are leaves, flowers, and fruits different from the stem in terms of dimensions and appearance?
How are leaves, flowers, and fruits different from the stem in terms of dimensions and appearance?
What is essential and sufficient to know about the development of a mature plant from a zygote (fertilised egg)?
What is essential and sufficient to know about the development of a mature plant from a zygote (fertilised egg)?
