Question

In virus-infected plants the meristematic tissues in both apical and axillary buds are free of virus because

• A. The dividing cells are virus resistant.
• B. Meristems have anti viral compounds.
• C. The cell division of meristems is faster than the rate of viral multiplication.
• D. Viruses cannot multiply within meristem cell(s).

Answer 1

The correct option is C The cell division of meristems is faster than the rate of viral multiplication.

The meristematic tissues are free from virus because the spread of virus in the plant tissue does not keep up that means the growth of meristems are faster than the viral multiplication. Generally shoot apical meristems are virus free mostly as they actively producing new leaves and flowers.

So, the correct option is 'Option C, The cell division of meristems are faster than the rate of viral multiplication'.