Question

What is meant by the absolute growth rate?

(a) Measurement of total growth

(b) Comparison of total growth

(c) Measurement and comparison of total growth per unit time

(d) Measurement and comparison of total growth

The question was posed to me during an online exam.

Asked question is from Growth and Development in Plants in division Plant Growth and Development of Biology – Class 11

Answer 1

The correct option is (c) Measurement and comparison of total growth per unit time

The explanation: The measurement and comparison of total growth per unit time are called an absolute growth rate. The growth of the given system per unit time expressed on a common basis is called a relative growth rate.