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.