Question

What are the traits of cells present in the phase of elongation?

Answer 1

The phase of elongation:

1. The cells proximal to the meristematic zone represent the phase of elongation.
2. Increased vacuolation, cell enlargement, and new cell wall deposition are the characteristics of the cells in this phase.
3. The more proximal to the phase of elongation lies the portion of the axis which is undergoing the phase of maturation.
4. The characteristics of cells in this zone are cell enlargement, increased vacuole formation, and new cell wall deposition.
5. The phytohormone auxin is responsible for the elongation phase.