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can we call the swelling of wood piece when we put it in water as its growth,why?

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Swelling of wooden piece when kept in water cannot be called as growth as there is no increase in the dry weight of the wood.

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Q. Which of the following statements is/are incorrect about growth in plants?

Statement 1: The irreversible permanent increase in the dimension (e.g., length or volume or mass) of an organ, its part or an individual cell is called growth.
Statement 2: Growth occurs along with metabolic processes that occur at the expense of energy.
Statement 3: Swelling of a piece of wood can also be considered as growth in plants as it increases the size of wood.

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