NEETBotanyPlant - Growth and Development
Read the following statements and choose the following option: 1. Meristematic phase lies proximal to the phase of elongation 2. Meristematic phase is indicated by cells of maximal wall thickening 3. Increased vacuolation, cell enlargement and new cell wall deposition are the characteristics of the cells in the elongation phase. 4. The cells in the meristematic phase are rich in protoplasm, possess large conspicuous
Options
- AOnly 1 is correct
- BBoth 1 and 3 are incorrect
- COnly 2 is correct
- DBoth 1 and 2 are incorrect
Correct answer
D. Both 1 and 2 are incorrect
Step-by-step solution
Away from the apex, i.e., more proximal to the phase of elongation, lies the portion of axis which is undergoing the phase of maturation. The cells of this zone, attain their maximal size in terms of wall thickening and protoplasmic modifications.