Question Detail

BIO 102 Test Compilation BIO 102 8 Objective Question

Question

The irreversible increase in size and mass in plants is called _____
Options
A Elongation
B Growth
Correct Answer
C Expansion
D Germination
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Growth in biology refers to an irreversible increase in the size and mass of an organism. Elongation and expansion describe specific aspects of growth but not the overall phenomenon. Germination is the process by which a seed sprouts.

Hint

This term describes the overall process of getting bigger and heavier over time for an organism.

Question Info