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A cap like region of slowly dividing or inactive cells in the middle of highly meristematic cells (between meristem and root cap) is

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Somatic zone
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Vegetative zone
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Quiescent centre
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Corpus centre
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Solution

The correct option is A Quiescent centre
The quiescent centre is a small group of cells with low mitotic activity (no cell division). Quiescent centre are to be found at the tips of growing roots, in the root meristem and are surrounded by groups of dividing cells.
Thus, the correct answer is option C.

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