NEETBotanyPlant - Growth and Development
Which phase of growth is represented by the constantly dividing cells at the root and shoot apex?
Options
- AElongation phase
- BMaturation phase
- CMeristematic phase
- DDifferentiation phase
Correct answer
C. Meristematic phase
Step-by-step solution
The constantly dividing cells, both at the root apex and the shoot apex, represent the meristematic phase of growth. The cells in this region are rich in protoplasm, possess large conspicuous nuclei.The cell walls are primary in nature, thin and cellulosic with abundant plasmodesmatal connections