Question

Assertion (A): Meristems develop differently depending on their location.

Reason(R): Meristems located in shoot apex develop into parts of shoot, while meristem in root apex will develop into parts of root.

• A. Both A & R are true and R Explains A
• B. Both A & R are true and R does not explain A
• C. A is true and R is false
• D. Both A & R are false

Answer 1

The correct option is A

Both A & R are true and R Explains A

Meristems are seen in almost all structures and in different locations in the body of plant. Like animal stem cells, meristems also develop differently depending on their location in the plant body.