If a Plant Exhibits Determinate Growth,the Plant

Question

If a plant exhibits determinate growth,the plant
A) produces auxiliary roots to help stabilize the plant.
B) produces seeds only at one time during its life.
C) continues to grow until the environment determines that it cannot.
D) stops growing when the plant reaches its mature size.
E) sends out tendrils to support the plant.

Accepted Answer

Determinate growth means that the plant stops growing when it reaches its mature size. This is in contrast to indeterminate growth, where the plant continues to grow throughout its life. Therefore, option D is the correct answer. Option A is incorrect because the production of auxiliary roots is not related to determinate growth. Option B is incorrect because the timing of seed production is not related to determinate growth. Option C is incorrect because the environment may limit growth but is not directly related to determinate growth. Option E is incorrect because the production of tendrils is not related to determinate growth.