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Question
The irreversible increase in size and mass in plants is called ______.
Correct Answer
Option B is the correct answer.
Detailed Explanation
Growth refers to the permanent and irreversible increase in size, mass, and volume of an organism. Elongation and expansion are aspects of growth, while germination is the initial stage of growth from a seed.
Hint
What term describes the general process of an organism getting larger and heavier in a lasting way?