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Heterophyllous development in response to environment is an example of which of the following phenomena?

Options

A.Redifferentiation
B.Elasticity
C.Dedifferentiation
D.Plasticity

Solution

Sol. [Key Concept: Heterophylly — an example of phenotypic plasticity]

Plants follow different pathways in response to environment or phases of life to form different kinds of structures. This ability is called plasticity, e.g., heterophylly in cotton, coriander and larkspur.

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