Question

In the following diagram, which leaf show more absolute growth?

• A. A
• B. B
• C. Absolute growth is equal
• D. Absolute growth is absent

Answer 1

The correct option is C Absolute growth is equal

Quantitative comparisons between the growth of living system can also be made in two ways: (i) measurement and the comparison of total growth per unit time is called the absolute growth rate and (ii) the growth of the given system per unit time expressed on a common basis, e.g., per unit initial parameter is called the relative growth rate.
Two leaves, A and B, are drawn that are of different sizes but shows equal absolute increase in area in the given time to give leaves, A1 and B1. However, one of them shows much higher relative growth rate.