Root apex has a zone of slowly dividing cells in the middle of rapidly dividing cells. It is known as
A
Quiescent centre
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B
Sluggish centre
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C
Dormant centre
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D
Non meristematic zone
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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), which is found in the root meristem at the root apex and is surrounded by groups of dividing cells.