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BIO 102 Plant Reproduction, Growth, and Development Dynamics Objective Question
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What is a key distinction between the processes of growth and development?
Options
A Growth is qualitative; development is quantitative
B Growth is a phase-to-phase process; development is continuous
C Growth is a continuous process; development is a phase-to-phase process
Correct Answer
D Growth involves changing state; development involves changing mass
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Growth happens continuously throughout a plant's life, whereas development occurs in specific stages or phases like maturation or flowering. This is stated explicitly in the lecture notes.

Hint

Think about which one is 'steady' and which one is 'step-by-step'.

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Course: BIO 102
Topic: Plant Reproduction, Growth, and Development Dynamics
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 88 of 802
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