NTA Abhyas NEET2020BotanyAnatomy of Flowering PlantsPractice
Viral infection is usually absent in
Options
- APhloem cells
- BXylem cells
- CPith cells
- DApical meristem
Correct answer
D. Apical meristem
Step-by-step solution
The apical meristems are present in the apices of primary and secondary shoots and roots of the plant. The cells of apical meristem are in an active stage of division, have dense cytoplasm, thin cell wall, and remain virus-free. Due to this reason, meristematic culture is carried out to obtain virus-free plants.