Question
Differentiate between an annual and a biennial plant. Provide one example of each.
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Answer
| S. No. | Annual Plants | Biennial Plants |
| (i) | These plants require a single season to complete their whole life cycle. | These plants require two seasons to complete their whole life cycle. |
| (ii) | They grow, set seeds and die within one year. | In the first year, they grow a healthy root system and short stem, and become dormant in winters. In second year, they grow quickly, flower, set seeds and die. |
| (iii) | For example, rice, wheat, etc. | For example, onion, carrot, etc. |
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