The apical meristem of the root is protected by a structure called:
root cap
root hair
casparian strip
pericycle
Related Questions
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.
Grass elongates after cutting (moving) due to
Primary meristem
Secondary meristem
Apical meristem
Intercalary meristem
Which meristem is responsible for the formation of the periderm?
Apical meristem
Intercalary meristem
Vascular cambium
Cork cambium
Bamboo and grasses elongate by the activity of
Secondary meristem
Lateral meristem
Apical meristem
Intercalary meristem
Intercalary meristem is a derivative of
Lateral meristem
Promeristem
Primary meristem
Secondary meristem
Parenchyma is living tissue. Select the incorrect one about it
Cells are generally isodiametric
Walls are thin and cellulosic
May have small intercellular spaces
Provides mechanical support to young stem as has lignin deposition
Which one of the following is not a lateral meristem?
Intrafascicular cambium
Interfascicular cambium
Phellogen
Intercalary meristem
Example of secondary meristem is
Fascicular vascular cambium
Inter fascicular cambium
Cork cambium
All of the above
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
Roots apical meristem occupies the …A… of roots, while shoot apical meristem occupies the distant most region of the …B… axis
Complete the above sentence with the correct combination of A and B
A-tip; B-stem
A-side; B-stem
A-laterally; B-root
A-tip; B-meristamatic
