GENERAL BIOLOGY I >CUSTOM<
GENERAL BIOLOGY I >CUSTOM<
17th Edition
ISBN: 9781308795270
Author: Raven
Publisher: MCG CUSTOM
bartleby

Concept explainers

bartleby

Videos

Textbook Question
Book Icon
Chapter 41, Problem 1U

Morphogenesis is the development of

a. growth form.

b. reproductive structures.

c. a phase change.

d. meristems.

Expert Solution & Answer
Check Mark
Summary Introduction

Introduction:

The plants are the multicellular organisms that perform their functions and complete their life cycle. The plant starts forming from a seed and develops into a completely grown plant.

Answer to Problem 1U

Correct answer:

The development of growth forms is called the morphogenesis. Therefore, option a. is correct.

Explanation of Solution

Reason for the correct statement:

The development of the shape of an organism through different stages is called morphogenesis. The morphogenesis in the plants is the series of developmental changes that form the plant by the differentiation and organization of the cells.

Option a. is given as “growth form”.

As, “the morphogenesis is the developmental changes occurring in the plants, due to which the plants grow and functions properly”, is the right answer.

Hence, the option a. is correct.

Reasons for the incorrect statements:

Option b. is given as “reproductive structures”.

The reproductive development is known as the process of the development of the reproductive structures in the organisms. So, it is a wrong answer.

Option c. is given as “a phase change”.

The change in the phase in the plants is the transitional change to develop into a reproductive form from a vegetative form. So, it is a wrong answer.

Option d. is given as “meristems”.

In the embryogenesis, the apical meristems of the roots and shoots develop and differentiate to form the distinctive types of tissues in the plant. So, it is a wrong answer.

Hence, options b., c., and d. are incorrect.

Conclusion

The development of the growth forms of the plants is called morphogenesis.

Want to see more full solutions like this?

Subscribe now to access step-by-step solutions to millions of textbook problems written by subject matter experts!
Students have asked these similar questions
A. An embryo sac (ovule) contains eight haploid nuclei.B. Three nuclei become three synergids, 2 polar nuclei, 3 antipodal nuclei. A.If statement A is wrong and B is correct.  B.If both statements are wrong.  C.If both statements are correct.  D.If statement A is correct and B is wrong.
Which reproductive structures would be found in a seedless, nonvascular plant?   A. ovules   B. archegonia   C. cones   D. megasporangia
Silviculture is the branch of botany in which we study about: A) Culture of algae B) Development of forest C) Culture of fungi D) Silciphida plant
Knowledge Booster
Background pattern image
Biology
Learn more about
Need a deep-dive on the concept behind this application? Look no further. Learn more about this topic, biology and related others by exploring similar questions and additional content below.
Similar questions
SEE MORE QUESTIONS
Recommended textbooks for you
Text book image
Concepts of Biology
Biology
ISBN:9781938168116
Author:Samantha Fowler, Rebecca Roush, James Wise
Publisher:OpenStax College
Text book image
BIOLOGY:CONCEPTS+APPL.(LOOSELEAF)
Biology
ISBN:9781305967359
Author:STARR
Publisher:CENGAGE L
General Embryology Review in 20 minutes; Author: Medical Animations;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4YKvVeVMmEE;License: Standard youtube license