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NEET BIOLOGYAnatomy of Flowering Plants Easy

Question

Plants having little or no secondary growth are:

A

Grasses

B

Deciduous angiosperms

C

Conifers

D

Cycads

Step-by-Step Solution

secondary growth is the increase in the girth of plant organs caused by the activity of lateral meristems, such as vascular cambium and cork-cambium . This process is characteristic of dicotyledonous plants and gymnosperms (which include conifers and cycads) . Conversely, monocotyledonous plants, such as grasses, do not undergo secondary growth . Therefore, grasses are the only plants listed that would exhibit little to no secondary growth.

Exam Context & Concepts Covered

This question aligns with the NEET BIOLOGY syllabus, specifically targeting concepts from Anatomy of Flowering Plants . Mastering this topic is crucial for scoring well in the upcoming medical entrance examinations. Solving conceptually related problems will help you understand the nuances of these concepts and improve your problem-solving speed.

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