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JIPMER 2011
Exam
JIPMER
Year
2011
Subject
Botany
Chapter
Anatomy of Flowering Plants

JIPMER 2011 · Botany · Anatomy of Flowering Plants

The quiescent centre in root meristem serves as a

The quiescent centre in root meristem serves as a

Options

  1. Asite for storage of food, which is utilised during maturation
  2. Breservoir of growth hormones
  3. Creserve for replenishment of damaged cells of the meristem
  4. Dregion for absorption of water

Correct answer

C. reserve for replenishment of damaged cells of the meristem

Step-by-step solution

The quiescent centre is found in the centre of the root apex. Cells of this region have lower content of RNA and smaller nuclei. This represents inactive region of root apex (Clowers; 1958) and serves as a reserve for replenishment of damaged cells.
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