Question

The growth of plants differs from the growth of animals in being

• A. Localised
• B. Diffused
• C. Both a and b
• D. None of them.

Answer 1

The correct option is A

Localised

The correct answer is option A.

Explanation of correct option:

1. The growth in plants are localised to specific regions like shoot, root apex etc. but in animals it is diffused (not limited to specific area).
2. Plants have continuous growth throughout the time.
3. Localized growth occurs due to the activity of a group of cells called the meristems.
4. These meristem cells are present in the apical, lateral and intercalary regions of the plant.
5. Growth in plants usually takes place in root, shoot and apical region .

Explanation of incorrect options :

Option B

1. Diffused type of growth takes place in animals.
2. Animals show growth for a definite period of time.
3. Diffused growth is not limited to specific region like in plants but they show growth in all over the body.
4. Diffused growth can be limited to a period of time after that growth ceases.

Final Answer : The growth of plants differs from the growth of animals in being localised.