Class 11 · Plant Growth and Development

Plant Growth and Development Definitions — NEET Biology

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Define growth, differentiation, development, dedifferentiation, redifferentiation, determinate growth, meristem and growth rate.

NCERT Biology · Class 11 · Chapter 13 · Paragraph 54
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Which scenarios illustrate integration of growth, development, and differentiation? 1. Parenchyma cells dedifferentiate to form cork cambium, later redifferentiate into cork. 2. Auxins induce parthenocarpic fruit in tomato, ethylene accelerates ripening. 3. GA promotes bolting in cabbage before flowering, followed by ABA-induced seed dormancy. 4. Root cap cells from apical meristem undergo rapid senescence.

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Correct answer: D All four

Each process involves cell division, specialization, whole-plant development, and PGR regulation.

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