Which of the following BEST explains the physiological significance of the quiescent center in the root apical meristem?
Promotes rapid cell differentiation to form specialized root tissues
Acts as a reserve of stem cells, protecting the meristem from damage and ensuring continuous growth
Synthesizes hormones that inhibit root elongation and promote branching
Regulates the uptake of water and nutrients from the soil
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Pneumatophores are specialized roots found in:
Desert plants
Aquatic plants
Mangrove plants
Parasitic plants
Pneumatophores are present in
Xerophytes
Hydrophytes
Mangrove plants
Epiphytes
Mangrove plants are known for their unique adaptations. Which of the following features helps them thrive in intertidal zones?
Pneumatophores only
Vivipary only
Both pneumatophores and vivipary
Neither pneumatophores nor vivipary
Vivipary, observed in certain plants like mangroves, is characterized by:
Seed dispersal by wind
Seed dormancy during unfavorable conditions
Germination of seeds while still attached to the parent plant
Production of a large number of small seeds
Pneumatophores are usually present in
Murraya
Eichhornia
Avicinnea
None of these
