Neet Solved Paper 2015 Question 22

Question: Typical growth curve in plants is

Options:

A) sigmoid

B) linear

C) stair-steps shaped

D) parabolic

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Answer:

Correct Answer: A

Solution:

The sigmoid growth curve, also known as the S-curve, represents the typical pattern of growth in plants, where growth starts slowly, accelerates, and then slows down again as the plant reaches maturity.

(i) Lag phase (initial phase)

(ii) Log phase (exponential phase)

(iii) Steady phase (stationary phase)