Question

Special feature of dividing cells is ---------------------

• A. Large lacuna
• B. Thick cell walls
• C. Dense cytoplasm devoid of lacuna
• D. Large intercellular spaces

Answer 1

The correct option is C

Dense cytoplasm devoid of lacuna

The correct option is C.

Explanation of the correct option:

1. Meristematic cells are continuously dividing cells, and they have a dense cytoplasm with a well-developed nucleus.

Explanation of the incorrect option:

Option A:

1. Lacuna is absent in meristematic cells because they possess cell sap that can cause problems in cell division.

Option B:

1. Meristematic cells have thin cell walls and are composed of cellulose.

Option D:

1. Meristematic cells are compact cells without any intercellular spaces present in between them.

Final answer:

1. A special feature of dividing cells is dense cytoplasm devoid of the lacuna.