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
Related Questions
Identify the INCORRECT statement regarding sweet potato.
They are a dicot.
They are a root vegetable.
They are a good source of Vitamin A.
They are a monocot.
Identify the Correct example of adventitious root which gets swollen and store food
Carrot
Sweet potato
Turnip
Potato
Which of the following is a root modification for storage seen in sweet potato?
Adventitious root
Rhizome
Tuber
Bulb
Sweet potato is a modified:
Adventitious root
Stem
Leaf
Flower
Sucking roots are present in the plant
Betel
Cuscuta
Mangifera
Solanum
Which of the following is NOT an example of adventitious roots?
Stilt roots
Prop roots
Climbing roots
Tap roots
Which of the following is a correct statement?
Orchid has palmate fleshy roots
Pandanus has stilt roots
Sweet potato has root tubers
All of the above
Select the correct statements. I. From the region of elongation, some of the epidermal cells from root hairs. II. Pneumatophores are seen in Rhizophora. III. Adventitious roots are seen in the banyan tree. IV. Maize and sugarcane have prop roots.
I, II and III
II, III and IV
I and IV
II and III
Pneumatophores are specialized roots found in:
Desert plants
Aquatic plants
Mangrove plants
Parasitic plants
Tap roots of carrot, turnip and adventitious roots of sweet potato are the modification for the storage of
Water
Food
Secondary compound
Primary compound
