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
Vivipary is observed in
Banyan
Bryophyllum
Ipomoea
Rhizophora
Pneumatophores are present in
Xerophytes
Hydrophytes
Mangrove plants
Epiphytes
Pneumatophores are specialized aerial roots found in certain plants that grow in:
Desert regions
Mountain slopes
Grasslands
Swampy and intertidal areas
Roots found in Taeniophyllum are
Tuberous
Photosynthetic Roots
Nodular
Pneumatophores
Which of the following has epiphytic features and aerial and flattened photosynthetic roots, without formal organization of stem and leaves?
Tinospora
Trapa
Taeniophyllum
Vanda
Roots are absent in
Wolffia
Podostemon
Pistia
Lemna
Which statement is FALSE regarding the role of roots in water absorption?
Root hairs increase the surface area for water absorption.
Water moves into root hairs by osmosis.
The Casparian strip regulates water entry into the vascular cylinder.
Root hairs are modified xylem cells.
Which type of root system is typically found in monocots?
Tap root system
Fibrous root system
Adventitious root system
No root system
(A) Fibrous root system is adventitious in origin
(R) All adventitious roots are fibrous
Both (A) and (B) are correct
Both (A) and (B) are incorrect
(A) is true but (R) is false
(A) is false but (R) is true
Which of the following is a total root parasite?
Cuscuta
Rafflesia
Santalum
Striga
