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WAEC Biology 2002 Question 10

Question 10

Growth and Development

The following are methods of measuring plant growth except

  1. A.determining the fresh and dry weights of the plant
  2. B.counting the number of fruits produced.
  3. C.measuring the increase in height of the shoot
  4. D.measuring the length and breadth of a leaf.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (counting the number of fruits produced.)

Explanation

Growth is a permanent increase in size or mass, measured by weight, height or leaf size. The number of fruits shows reproduction, not growth.