Morphology Of Flowering Plants Root Stem And Leaf Question 512

Question: The quiescent centre in root meristem serves as a [AIIMS 2003]

Options:

A) Site for storage of food, which is utilized during maturation

B) Reservoir of growth hormones

C) Reserve for replenishment of damaged cells of the meristem

D) Region for absorption of water

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Answer:

Correct Answer: C

Solution:

Quiescent centre having low rate of cell division and acts as reservoir of active initials.