NEETBotanyPlant - Growth and Development
Which stages are included in the development of an organism?
Options
- AOnly the germination of the seed
- BFrom germination to senescence
- CFrom flowering to seed formation
- DOnly senescence
Correct answer
B. From germination to senescence
Step-by-step solution
Development is a term that includes all changes that an organism goesthrough during its life cycle from germination of the seed to senescence. Plants follow different pathways in response to the environment or phases of life to form different kinds of structures. This ability is called plasticity, e.g., heterophylly in cotton, coriander and larkspur