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Question
The irreversible increase in size and mass in plants is called _______.
Correct Answer
Option C is the correct answer.
Detailed Explanation
Growth in biology refers to an irreversible increase in the size, mass, or number of cells of an organism. Elongation and expansion are aspects of growth, while germination is the process by which a seed sprouts.
Hint
This is a fundamental definition in biology for how organisms increase in size over time.