Morphology Of Flowering Plants Root Stem And Leaf Question 517

Question: Considering the root apex of monocotyledons, there are three groups of initials

Options:

A) The terminal ones form the dermatogen and the cap, the median forms the periblem and the innermost ones form the plerome

B) The terminal ones form the cap, the median ones form the dermatogen and the innermost ones form the periblem and plerome

C) The terminal ones form the cap, the median ones form the dermatogen and periblem and the innermost ones form the plerome

D) The terminal ones form the cap and the dermatogen, the median ones are non- functional and the innermost ones form the periblem and plerome

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Answer:

Correct Answer: C

Solution:

In the root apex of monocotyledons, the root cap is derived from a separate layer of initials called calyptrogen and the protoderm is derived from dermatogen.