Question

    Quiescent centre is found in plants at

    A Root tip Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Cambium Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Shoot tip Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Tip Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The quiescent centre (QC) is a small group of cells with low mitotic activity (they divide sometimes, but only rarely). QC's are to be found at the tips of growing roots, in the root meristem, and are typically surrounded by groups of initial cells.

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