$A$ cap-like region of slowly dividing or inactive cells in the middle of highly meristematic cells (between the meristem and the root cap) is known as:

  • A
    Somatic zone
  • B
    Vegetative zone
  • C
    Quiescent centre
  • D
    Corpus centre

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What does plate meristem exhibit?

The following figure shows a longitudinal section of a shoot apex. Select the correct option for $P$ and $Q$.
Option $P$ $Q$
$A$ Meristematic tissue Plumule
$B$ Plumule Differentiated vascular tissue
$C$ Plumule Axillary bud
$D$ Meristematic region Axillary bud

Which meristem is present at the margin of the leaf primordia?

Promeristems can be distinguished from primary meristems by

Which of the following are characteristics of cells in the meristematic region?
$I-$ Cells divide continuously.
$II-$ Cells are rich in protoplasm.
$III-$ Cells possess a large,conspicuous nucleus.
$IV-$ All cells of meristematic tissue are differentiated.
$V-$ Cell walls are primary,thin,and cellulosic with abundant plasmodesmata.

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