Which of the following statements regarding growth is incor…

Biology The Living World Single Correct MCQ

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Published on: August 21, 2026

Which of the following statements regarding growth is incorrect?

In plants, growth by cell division is seen only upto a certain stage.

Growth exhibited by non-living objects is by accumulation of material on the surface.

A multicellular organism grows by cell division.

Growth in in vitro culture of unicellular organisms can be observed by counting the number of cells

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Growth in plants occurs in meristematic regions (apical, lateral, and intercalary meristems) through continuous cell division, not just up to a certain stage. Plants can keep growing throughout their life in these regions.

Other statements are correct:

Non-living objects grow by surface accumulation, e.g., crystals, sediments.

Multicellular organisms grow by cell division.

Growth in in vitro culture can be measured by counting cell numbers.

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