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The ability of plant to follow different pathways and produce different structures in response to environment and phases of life is termed as:

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Elasticity

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Growth efficiency

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Plasticity

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Heterophylly

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The correct option is C Plasticity
Plants follow different pathways in response to environment or phases of life to form different kinds of structures. This ability is called plasticity, e.g., heterophylly in cotton, coriander and larkspur.

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