Question

The cells of the quiescent centre are characterized by

• A. Dividing regularly to add to tunica
• B. Dividing regularly to add to corpus
• C. Having light cytoplasm and small nuclei
• D. Having dense cytoplasm and prominent nuclei

Answer 1

The correct option is C

Having light cytoplasm and small nuclei

The correct option is C. Having light cytoplasm and small nuclei.

Explanation for correct option:

1. A quiescent centre is a group of cells found at the root tips of vascular plants.
2. These cells are usually inactive and have less amount of cytoplasm with small nuclei.

Final Answer: Thus, the cells of the quiescent centre are characterized by having light cytoplasm and small nuclei.