Q. Quiescent centre is present in
A) Shoot apex
B) Root apex
C) Both (a) and (b)
D) Meristematic tissue
Explanation
Clowes (1961) by autoradiographic studies of DNA synthesis found a reservior of cells having low DNA, RNA and protein concentration in the root apex and named it as quiescent centre. These cells do not divide but may become active.
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