Biology NEET Previous Year Question Paper NEET 2026 Previous Year Question Paper Single Correct MCQ
Published on: August 14, 2026

Heterophyllies development in response to environment is an example of which of the following phenomena?

A
Redifferentiation
B
Dedifferentiation
C
Elasticity
D
Plasticity

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The correct answer is:
D

Plasticity: The ability of plants to follow different developmental pathways in response to their environment or life phases (e.g., Buttercup leaves looking different in air vs. water).

Redifferentiation: When a cell matures again after being in a dividing state.

Dedifferentiation: When a mature cell regains the ability to divide.

Elasticity: A physical property, not a developmental biological phenomenon.

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