JAMB Biology 2001 Question 17

Question 17

Growth and Development

A seedling grown in the dark is likely to be

  1. A.etiolated
  2. B.dormant
  3. C.sturdy
  4. D.stunted.
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Answer: A (etiolated)

Explanation

Without light a seedling grows tall, thin and pale (yellow), which is called etiolation.