If a Plant Is Wounded, Some Cells near the Wound

question 4

Multiple Choice

If a plant is wounded, some cells near the wound site begin dividing and seal off the wound. Once the wound is sealed, the cells stop dividing. The criterion /criteria of life illustrated here is/are

• A) response to an external stimulus.
• B) growth.
• C) reproduction.
• D) adaptation to the environment.
• E) Both response to the environment and growth are involved.

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