Anatomy Of Flowering Plants Question 78
Question: The quiescent centre in root meristem serves as:
Options:
A) region for absorption of water.
B) reservoir of growth hormones.
C) reserve for replenishment of damaged cells of the meristem.
D) site for storage of food which is utilised during maturation.
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Answer:
Correct Answer: C
Solution:
[c] The cells of quiescent centre become active when the previously active initials are damaged.
Thus, this centre acts as a reservoir of relatively resistant cells, which constitute a permanent source of active initials.
Therefore, it serves as a reserve for replenishment of damaged cells of the meristems.
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