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How can stunted growth in plants be detected?
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At a glance
MCQ
Type
practice
Style
Topic
Plant disease (biology only)
Question
- A. By measuring leaf size
- B. By observing the overall height of the plant
- C. By checking for flower production
- D. By examining root health
Answer
The correct option is By observing the overall height of the plant because it matches the approved biology in Detection and identification of plant diseases within Plant disease (biology only).
Explanation
The correct option is By observing the overall height of the plant because it stays accurate for Detection and identification of plant diseases in Plant disease (biology only). It matches the approved learning objective about recognise that (HT only) plant diseases can be detected by stunted growth and avoids the oversimplified distractors.
Common mistake
Misunderstanding Stunted Growth
Students often think that stunted growth is only caused by environmental factors and do not associate it with plant diseases.
Students should remember that stunted growth can be a symptom of various plant diseases, and they should consider both biological and environmental causes when diagnosing plant health.
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