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What is the origin of plant growth?
What is the origin of plant growth?
- Roots and seeds
- Flowers and fruits
- Stems and leaves
- Buds in regions called meristems (correct)
What is the definition of growth in the context of plant physiology?
What is the definition of growth in the context of plant physiology?
- A reversible increase in the size of an organ
- A permanent and irreversible increase in size of an organ or cell (correct)
- An increase in the metabolic rate of a plant
- A temporary increase in cell count
What are the two classes of meristems involved in plant growth?
What are the two classes of meristems involved in plant growth?
- Root and stem
- Floral and fruit
- Apical and axile (correct)
- Leaf and seed
Why do plants retain the capacity for unlimited growth throughout their life?
Why do plants retain the capacity for unlimited growth throughout their life?
What accompanies plant growth and occurs at the expense of energy?
What accompanies plant growth and occurs at the expense of energy?
What is the term used to describe the permanent and irreversible increase in size of a plant organ or cell?
What is the term used to describe the permanent and irreversible increase in size of a plant organ or cell?
What is the primary purpose of water in plant growth?
What is the primary purpose of water in plant growth?
What is the function of turgidity in plant cells?
What is the function of turgidity in plant cells?
What is the primary role of oxygen in plant growth?
What is the primary role of oxygen in plant growth?
What is the purpose of nutrients in plant growth?
What is the purpose of nutrients in plant growth?
What causes the early development of angiosperm embryo to become dormant after fertilization?
What causes the early development of angiosperm embryo to become dormant after fertilization?
What stimulates seed germination in many plants?
What stimulates seed germination in many plants?
Which process is responsible for resumption of metabolic activities and growth in seed germination?
Which process is responsible for resumption of metabolic activities and growth in seed germination?
What triggers the development of pollen grains from microspores in angiosperm reproduction?
What triggers the development of pollen grains from microspores in angiosperm reproduction?
In angiosperm reproduction, what is the primary purpose of double fertilization involving two sperm cells?
In angiosperm reproduction, what is the primary purpose of double fertilization involving two sperm cells?
What is the function of turgidity in plant cells?
What is the function of turgidity in plant cells?
What is the primary role of oxygen in plant growth?
What is the primary role of oxygen in plant growth?
What is the primary factor that determines the distribution and adaptation of plant populations in their habitat?
What is the primary factor that determines the distribution and adaptation of plant populations in their habitat?
In plant physiology, what is the term used to describe the irreversible increase in size of an organ or its part?
In plant physiology, what is the term used to describe the irreversible increase in size of an organ or its part?
What is the role of meristems in plant growth and development?
What is the role of meristems in plant growth and development?
What is the significance of the indeterminate nature of plant growth?
What is the significance of the indeterminate nature of plant growth?
What usually accompanies plant growth and occurs at the expense of energy?
What usually accompanies plant growth and occurs at the expense of energy?
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