NEETBotanyPlant - Growth and Development
Growth Phases Characteristics A. Meristematic Phase 1. Cells have increased vacuolation, enlargement, and new cell wall deposition. B. Elongation Phase 2. Cells are rich in protoplasm and have large nuclei. C. Maturation Phase 3. Cells attain maximal size with wall thickening and protoplasmic modifications.
Options
- AA - 1, B - 2, C - 3
- BA - 2, B - 1, C - 3
- CA - 3, B - 2, C - 1
- DA - 2, B - 3, C - 1
Correct answer
B. A - 2, B - 1, C - 3
Step-by-step solution
A - 2: The meristematic phase involves cells that are rich in protoplasm with large nuclei.B - 1: The elongation phase involves cells that show increased vacuolation, enlargement, and new cell wall deposition. C - 3: The maturation phase involves cells that attain maximal size with wall thickening and protoplasmic modifications.