Question

Increased vacuolation, cell enlargement and new cell wall deposition are the characteristics of cells in_____phase of growth.

Answer 1

Explanation:

Phases of plant cell growth includes:

Meristematic phase- The cells in the apex region of root and shoot have large nuclei, rich in protoplasm and cell walls are thin.

Elongation phase- In this phase, cells enlarge, size of vacuole increases and new cell wall deposition takes place.

Maturation phase- In this phase, cells mature and attains maximum size.

Differentiation- In this region, cells divide continuously.

Thus, the correct answer is 'Elongation.'