A few normal seedlings of tomato were kept in a dark room. After a few days, they were found to have become white-coloured like albinos. Which of the following terms will you use to describe them?
Correct answer: C. Etiolated
- A. Mutated
- B. Embolised
- C. Etiolated
- D. Defoliated
Explanation
Etiolation is the abnormal form of growth observed when plants grow in darkness or in severely reduced light. Such plants characteristically have branched leaves and shoots, excessively long shoots, and reduced leaves and root systems.Embolization refers to a procedure that uses particles, such as tiny gelatin sponges or beads, to block a blood vessel.Etiolated is to make something pale and sickly.Defoliate is to cause the leaves of (a plant or plants) to fall off, especially by the use of chemicals.
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