Question 1

Define growth in plants.

Accepted Answer

An irreversible, permanent increase in size of an organ, its parts or a cell, with an increase in dry weight, volume and cell number.

Question 2

Why is plant growth called indeterminate/open?

Accepted Answer

Because meristems retain the ability to divide and add new cells throughout the plant's life.

Question 3

Name the three types of meristems.

Accepted Answer

Apical, intercalary and lateral meristems.

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