A unique feature of the quiescent center in root apical meristem is its:
High mitotic activity and contributes to root cap formation
Low mitotic activity and acts as a reserve
High metabolic activity and synthesizes growth hormones
Absence of cell division and undergoes programmed cell death
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Which of these is NOT a function of meristematic tissue?
Photosynthesis
Cell division
Growth in length
Growth in girth
Choose the correct statement
A group of cell having common origin generally perform common function
All of the cells in a plant body are capable of dividing
Permanent tissues have all cells same in function but different in structure
None of the above
In which of the following organs, growth is sub-apical?
Root
Shoot
Petiole
Pedicel
The protective covering formed by the cork cambium is known as:
Bark
Pith
Cortex
Stele
Meristamatic tissue helps in the
Absorption of water
Growth of plant
Absorption of minerals
Transpiration
What type of cells are found in meristematic tissue?
Actively dividing cells
Dead cells
Differentiated cells
Storage cells
Apical meristem and intercalary meristem are called primary meristem because?
They appear early in plant and contributes to the formation of primary plant body
They make secondary tissue
They make the whole plant body
All of the above
Plant length is increased by
Apical meristem
Lateral meristem
Dermatogen
Periblem
Specialised regions of plants having active cell division are called
Tissues
Organs
Meristems
All of these
Apical meristems are present at the
Tips of roots
Tips of shoots
Lateral sides of roots and shoots
Both (a) and (b)
