Question

Linear curve is obtained in arithmetic growth, because:

• A. It has lag, log and stationary phase
• B. One daughter cell remains meristematic while the other daughter cell differentiates and matures
• C. Of the effect of environment on mitosis
• D. Of the ability of the plant to produce new plant material

Answer 1

The correct option is B One daughter cell remains meristematic while the other daughter cell differentiates and matures

The growth of the plant is plotted against time and if it shows a linear curve then the growth is called arithmetic growth. In this growth, the rate of growth is constant. It is found in the root or shoots elongating at a constant rate. Linear curve is obtained in arithmetic growth, because one daughter cell remains meristematic while the other daughter cell differentiates and matures.