NEET Sample Paper NEET Sample Test Paper-11

  • question_answer
    The cells of the quiescent centre are character- ized by:

    A)  Having dense cytoplasm and prominent nuclei

    B)  Having light cytoplasm and small nuclei

    C)  Dividing regularly to add to the corpus

    D)  Dividing regularly to add to tunica

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

    In the apices of some roots (e.g., Zea mays, maize), there is a central region of cells which normally does not divide. This central inactive region was called quiescent centre by F. A. L. Clowes (1956, 1961). The cells of this region have lesser amounts of RNA and DNA so they have small nuclei.


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