NEET BIOLOGY

PLANT PHYSIOLOGY

PLANT GROWTH

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following points is shown by cell at the root or shoot apex-
A
Rich in protoplasm, possesses large conspicuous triploid nucleus
B
Cell wall is cellulosic, primary in nature and with abundant plasmodesmata
C
Rich in protoplasm with large conspicuous nucleus
D
both b and c
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Apical meristem is present on the apical part of the root and shoot.

Detailed explanation-2: -The constant dividing phase of cells at the shoot and root apex both indicate the meristematic phase of growth. The cells present in the shoot and root apex are meristematic cells.

Detailed explanation-3: -Meristem cells are a group of cells that reside at the shoot and root tips of plants. They have a prominent nucleus and dense cytoplasm.

Detailed explanation-4: -As the tissues are present in two different sections of the plant, their functions are also different. The apical region of the root is the root apex. It is short in length, less than 1 . The apical region of the shoot is the shoot apex.

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