Morphology Of Flowering Plants Root Stem And Leaf Question 255

Question: There is maximum growth in root [CPMT 1998; AFMC 1993]

Options:

A) In the dark

B) In the light

C) At the root apex

D) Just behind the root apex

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Answer:

Correct Answer: D

Solution:

The region of fastest growth is behind the root tip.

It is 4-8 mm long portion behind the tip.

Here cells elongate rapidly due to vacuolisation.