Question

Which of the following is not the characteristics of the cells of the phase of elongation?

(a) Increased vacuolation

(b) Cell enlargement

(c) Plasmodesmatal connections

(d) Cell wall deposition

This question was addressed to me by my school teacher while I was bunking the class.

The above asked question is from Growth and Development in Plants in section Plant Growth and Development of Biology – Class 11

Answer 1

The correct option is (c) Plasmodesmatal connections

Easy explanation: Plasmodesmatal connections are not the characteristic cells of the phase of elongation, rather they represent the cells of the meristematic phase of growth. Some characteristics of the cells of the phase of elongation include increased vacuolation, cell enlargement and new cell wall deposition which gives strength to the existing cell wall.