13.1.2 - Growth is Measurable
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Define growth.
💡 Hint: Think about the relationship between plants and size increase.
What are meristems?
💡 Hint: Consider where growth starts in a plant.
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What defines growth in plants?
💡 Hint: Think about whether growth can be reversed.
True or False: Growth is always accompanied by metabolic processes.
💡 Hint: Consider what happens inside a cell during growth.
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A researcher observes that a maize plant's height increased from 10 cm to 20 cm in two weeks. Calculate the growth rate and determine whether it follows arithmetic or geometric growth.
💡 Hint: Think about the relationship between time and height increase.
If a plant experiences a nutrient deficiency during the elongation phase, how might this impact its overall growth? Discuss the potential long-term effects on the plant's development.
💡 Hint: Reflect on what nutrients provide for plant health.
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