Find out the correct statements
(a) Growth in plants is internal/intrinsic and open ended
(b) Formation of cellular materials is called real or protoplasmic growth
(c) Plant growth diffused only during the early embryonic growth

Options

A. Only a and b
B. b only
C. only b and c
D. a, b, and c

Answer

To determine the correct statements regarding plant growth, let's analyze each statement step by step.

### Step-by-Step Solution:

1. **Statement (a): Growth in plants is internal/intrinsic and open-ended.**
- **Analysis:**
- Plant growth is indeed influenced by internal factors such as genetics and plant hormones (phytohormones).
- The term "open-ended" refers to the ability of plants to continue growing throughout their life due to the presence of meristematic tissues, which can divide and differentiate indefinitely.
- **Conclusion:** This statement is **True**.

2. **Statement (b): Formation of cellular materials is called real or protoplasmic growth.**
- **Analysis:**
- Growth in plants can be categorized into protoplasmic growth (growth involving living cellular components) and apoplasmic growth (growth involving non-living components).
- Protoplasmic growth refers to the increase in cell size and volume due to the accumulation of cellular materials, which is indeed a form of real growth.
- **Conclusion:** This statement is **True**.

3. **Statement (c): Plant growth diffused only during the early embryonic growth.**
- **Analysis:**
- Diffused growth occurs when the plant embryo grows in all directions. While this is true during the embryonic stage, it is not limited to just that stage. After germination, plants continue to grow through specific meristematic tissues (apical and lateral meristems) that allow for growth in various directions.
- **Conclusion:** This statement is **False**.

### Final Answer:
- The correct statements are **(a) and (b)**. Statement **(c)** is incorrect.