Plasticity in plant growth describes

Plant roots are extensible

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Plant growth is dependent on the environment

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Stems can extend

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Plant growth is independent of the environment

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Solution

The correct option is C Plant growth is dependent on the environment
Plasticity is the ability of the plant to adjust to a particular environment by altering the rate of growth, development and metabolism. It allows the initiation of the cell division from any tissue of the plant, ability to regenerate the lost organs and undergo several developmental pathways for its survival.
So, the correct answer is option B.

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