Question

Cell wall thickning and protoplasmic modification during growth of plants occur in ________________.

• A. Maturation phase
• B. Meristematic phase
• C. Elongation phase
• D. Secretory phase

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

Maturation phase

In the maturation phase, the enlarged cells eventually acquire a specific size and form according to their location and role following biochemical, physiological and morphological changes, i.e., the cells undergo specialization or transformation. As a result, various kinds of cells get differentiated. These differentiated cells form different kinds of simple and complex tissues that perform different functions. This includes cell wall growth and protoplasm modification.

Hence, the correct answer is 'Maturation phase'