Growth in a Thalloid Liverwort Is Brought About by Division

question 41

Multiple Choice

Growth in a thalloid liverwort is brought about by division of cells located

• A) at the rear of the thallus.
• B) underneath the thallus.
• C) along the margins of the thallus.
• D) at the apical notch.
• E) along the polygonal segments.

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Definitions:

Anabolism

The aspect of metabolism that involves the creation of complex molecules from simpler ones, leading to growth.

Hydrolysis

A chemical reaction where water is used to break down the bonds of a compound, resulting in the decomposition of that compound into its constitutive elements or simpler compounds.

Oxidation-Reduction

A chemical process involving the transfer of electrons between two substances, affecting their oxidation states and energy levels.

Reversible Reaction

A chemical reaction that can proceed in both directions, where products can revert to the original reactants under certain conditions.