13.1 - Growth
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Practice Questions
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Define the term growth in biological context.
💡 Hint: Think about what happens to a plant throughout its life.
List the three phases of plant growth.
💡 Hint: Recall we discussed these phases as stages of life.
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What defines growth in plants?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens to a seed as it matures.
True or False: All plant growth is determinate.
💡 Hint: Consider the roles of specific cells in the growth process.
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Consider a plant growing in a greenhouse where water and nutrients are controlled. Predict how this will affect its growth rate compared to a plant in a drought.
💡 Hint: Reflect on what resources are critical for plants to thrive.
Design an experiment to test how varying amounts of light affect the geometric growth of a specific plant species.
💡 Hint: Consider what you know about plant responses to light.
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