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Plant Growth and Development: Senescence MCQ

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SenescenceMediumQuestion 10585

Question

Leaf senescence is commonly associated with:

  1. A
    Breakdown of chlorophyll and nutrient remobilization
    Correct
  2. B
    Increase in meristematic activity
  3. C
    Immediate lignin removal
  4. D
    Continuous cell division

Correct answer

Breakdown of chlorophyll and nutrient remobilization

Explanation

Nutrients are often mobilized from older leaves to younger tissues.

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