Question

In the root apex, that meristem from which the root cap develops independently of all other initials of the apical meristem is known as _______________.

• A. Calyptrogen
• B. Casparian strip
• C. Columella
• D. Corpus

Answer 1

The correct option is A Calyptrogen

Option A is correct.

At the tip of the plant root, there is a layer of rapidly dividing cells called Calyptrogen, which forms the root cap.
The Casparian strip is the thick, radial cell wall material found in the roots.
The columella is the quiescent stage cells present in the root cap.
The inner mass of the cells of the apical meristem is called the corpus.