NEETBotanyPlant - Growth and Development
Examples of Growth Measurement Growth Parameter A. Maize Root Apical Meristem 1. Increase in cell number B. Watermelon Cell Growth 2. Increase in cell size C. Pollen Tube 3. Increase in length D. Dorsiventral Leaf 4. Increase in surface area
Options
- AA - 1, B - 2, C - 3, D - 4
- BA - 2, B - 1, C - 4, D - 3
- CA - 3, B - 4, C - 1, D - 2
- DA - 4, B - 3, C - 2, D - 1
Correct answer
A. A - 1, B - 2, C - 3, D - 4
Step-by-step solution
A - 1: The maize root apical meristem's growth is measured by an increase in cell number. B - 2: Watermelon cell growth is expressed as an increase in cell size. C - 3: The growth of a pollen tube is measured in terms of its length. D - 4: Growth in a dorsiventral leaf is measured by an increase in surface area.