Class 12th Biology 2017 Set2 Delhi Board Paper Solution
Question 13
Differentiate between an annual and biennial plant. Provide one example of each.
Answer
Differences between annual and biennial plants are as follows:
| Annual Plant | Biennial Plant |
| These plant complete their life cycle in one year | These are monocarpic plants, flowers and die in the second season so complete their life cycle in two years. |
| Vegetative growth and reproduction phase occur in one year | Show vegetative growth in one season and reproductive phase in second season. |
| Since these plants require less time so low maintenance required |
It takes double time to grow than annual plants so high maintenance requried. |
| e.g. Wheat, rye, barley | e.g. carrot, cabbage, raddish |
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