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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The development of a flower from a modified shoot involves the transformation of the:
(a) Axillary bud into floral meristem
(b) Shoot apical meristem into floral meristem
(c) Leaf primordia into floral appendages
(d) Internodes into floral organs
a
b
c
d
The arrangement of floral organs on a condensed stem is a result of the activity of the:
(a) Root apical meristem
(b) Shoot apical meristem
(c) Floral meristem
(d) Intercalary meristem
a
b
c
d
Which of the following statements is INCORRECT regarding the development of floral appendages?
(a) They arise from the condensed internodes of the modified shoot.
(b) They are formed laterally at successive nodes.
(c) They completely replace the leaves on the floral shoot.
(d) They are produced by the floral meristem.
a
b
c
d
Which meristem is responsible for increasing the diameter of stems and roots?
Lateral meristem
Apical meristem
Intercalary meristem
Ground meristem
Which tissue is responsible for the primary growth of plants, increasing their length and girth?
Apical meristem
Lateral meristem
Intercalary meristem
Ground tissue
In a flowering plant, the transition from vegetative growth to reproductive growth involves the conversion of the:
(a) Root apical meristem to floral meristem
(b) Axillary buds to floral buds
(c) Shoot apical meristem to floral meristem
(d) Leaf primordia to floral appendages
a
b
c
d
What type of cells are found in meristematic tissue?
Actively dividing cells
Dead cells
Differentiated cells
Storage cells
Intercalary meristems are found in which part of the plant?
Base of leaves and internodes
Root tips
Shoot tips
Vascular cambium
The protective covering formed by the cork cambium is known as:
Bark
Pith
Cortex
Stele
Which of these is NOT a function of meristematic tissue?
Photosynthesis
Cell division
Growth in length
Growth in girth