BIOMOLECULES AND ENZYMES

BIOLOGY

HORMONES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
If you cut the top off a shoot the plant will
A
Die
B
Not grow
C
Grow straight up
D
Grow towards the light
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The shoot tip has a special type of tissue called meristem. These tissues divide rapidly and keep growing. Even if the shoot tip is cut, the cells will divide again and grow back.

Detailed explanation-2: -Many houseplants, annuals, perennials, and woody plants can be propagated by stem cuttings when they are in active growth and the stems are soft. Cut off a piece of stem, 2-6 inches long. There should be at least three sets of leaves on the cutting.

Detailed explanation-3: -So, if you cut tip of stem, it will break apical dominance.

Detailed explanation-4: -The tip of stems and roots contain these meristematic cells. These cells divide and increase the length of the stem and root. When the plant’s stem tip is cut, the plant’s apical growth stops. Lateral buds begin to grow, resulting in the formation of branches.

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