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Plant Growth & Mineral Nutrition

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What is the definition of growth according to the text?

A reversible temporary increase in size of an organ or its part or even a cell

A temporary decrease in size of an organ or its part or even a cell

A reversible permanent increase in size of an organ or its part or even a cell

An irreversible permanent increase in size of an organ or its part or even a cell (correct)

What are the two aspects of growth mentioned in the text?

Quantitative aspect and Qualitative aspect (correct)

Fast aspect and Slow aspect

Physical aspect and Chemical aspect

Primary aspect and Secondary aspect

Where are intercalary meristems located as mentioned in the text?

In the middle portion of the stem

At the nodes or at the base of internodes of stem (correct)

At the tip of roots

In shoot apices i.e. buds & root tips

What is the primary responsibility of apical meristem as per the text?

<p>Responsible for growth in length (height) & differentiation (types of cells)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of cells are meristems capable of constantly producing as per the text?

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Growth and Meristems

Growth is defined as an irreversible increase in size and volume of a living organism, accompanied by an increase in the number of cells.

Aspects of Growth

The two aspects of growth mentioned are:
- Primary growth, which occurs at the tips of shoots and roots
- Secondary growth, which occurs in the diameter of stems and roots

Intercalary Meristems

Intercalary meristems are located at the base of leaves or between segments of stems

Apical Meristem

The primary responsibility of apical meristem is to produce new cells that contribute to the growth of a plant

Meristems

Meristems are capable of constantly producing undifferentiated cells that can differentiate into various types of cells

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Test your knowledge of plant growth and mineral nutrition with this quiz based on Chapter 7 by Mrs V. V. Palaspagar. Explore the definition of growth, its quantitative and qualitative aspects, and its association with metabolic activities.