NEET
- Exam
- NEET
- Subject
- Botany
- Chapter
- Plant - Growth and Development
NEET · Botany · Plant - Growth and Development
What is growth in living beings?
What is growth in living beings?
Options
- AA reversible increase in size
- BAn irreversible permanent increase in size
- CA temporary increase in size
- DA reversible decrease in size
Correct answer
B. An irreversible permanent increase in size
Step-by-step solution
Growth can be defined as an irreversible permanent increase in size of an organ or its parts or even of an individual cell. The swelling of a piece of wood when placed in water is an example of temporary swelling. It isn't growth or permanent increase in size as it can shrink back to the original size after removing it from water.