Growth can be measured in various ways. Which of these can be used as parameters to measure growth?\

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(d) Growth, at a cellular level, is principally a consequence of increase in the amount of protoplasm. Growth is, measured by a variety of parameters such as (i) Increase in length, e.g., stem, root, pollen tube. (ii) Increase in volume e.g., fruits. (iii) Increase in area, e.g., leaves. (iv) Increase in diameter, e.g., tree trunks, fruits. (v) Increase in fresh or dry weight.