Which of the following about plant growth measurement is incorrect?

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Which of the following about plant growth measurement is incorrect?

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Growth can be measured by an increase in dry weight. Growth can be measured by an increase in cell number. Surface area increase is not a measure of growth. Correct Fresh weight is used to measure growth.

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Surface area increase, such as in leaves, is a valid measure of growth. Growth can also be measured by dry weight, fresh weight, or cell number.

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