Reproductive Phase

Q. Match the following and choose the correct option:
$\begin{array}{cc}\text{1. Vegetative phase}& \text{i. Phase during which the organism}\\ & \text{can reproduce sexually}\\ \text{2. Senescent phase}& \text{ii. Phase of growth after birth}\\ & \text{until the attainment of reproductive maturity}\\ \text{3. Reproductive phase}& \text{iii. Phase during which the organism cannot}\\ & \text{reproduce sexually and grows old}\end{array}$

1. 1-ii, 2-i, 3-iii
2. 1-i, 2-iii, 3-ii
3. 1-ii, 2-iii, 3-i
4. 1-iii, 2-ii, 3-i

Q. Which of the following are directly responsible for the transitions between juvenile, reproductive and senescent phases in organisms?

1. Enzymes
2. Food
3. Hormones
4. None of the above