Which of the following statements is INCORRECT regarding the quiescent center in root apical meristem?
It has a low rate of cell division.
It acts as a reserve of cells for the root apical meristem.
It is relatively inactive.
It has a high rate of cell division.
Related Questions
I. Primary tissues of plants add length to the roots and shoots
II. Secondary tissue of plants adds diameter to the roots and shoots
III. Cells of permanent tissue are specialised both structurally and functionally
Which of the above statement is/are true?
All except I
All except II
All except III
I, II and III
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
‘Quiescent centre theory’ was proposed by
Nagelli
Schmidt
Hanstein
Clowes
The protective covering formed by the cork cambium is known as:
Bark
Pith
Cortex
Stele
‘Quiescent centre theory’ was proposed by
Nagelli
Schmidt
Hanstein
Clowes
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
In a woody dicotyledonous tree, which of the following parts will mainly consist of primary tissues?
Stem and root
All parts
Shoot tips and root tips
Flowers, fruits and leaves
What type of cells are found in meristematic tissue?
Actively dividing cells
Dead cells
Differentiated cells
Storage cells
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
Quiescent centre is a
Weak zone
Active zone
Inactive
Strong base
