The process in which mature differentiated cells reverse to meristematic activity to form callus is called

Dedifferentiation

Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses

Differentiation

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

Cytodifferentiation

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

Redifferentiation

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

Open in App

Solution

The correct option is A Dedifferentiation
The cells from the cambium, root apical meristem and shoot apical meristem differentiate to do various functions. When these differentiated cells regain the capacity to undergo mitotic division the phenomenon is called dedifferentiation. Thus the correct answer is option A.

Suggest Corrections

Similar questions

Q. The process in which mature differentiated cells reverse to meristematic activity to form callus is called:

With respect to the given assertion and reason, choose the correct option.
Assertion (A): The process in which meristematic cells attain permanent shape, size and function is called differentiation.
Reason (R): Cells of meristematic tissue differentiate to form different types of permanent tissue.

Q. Assertion :Permanent tissue is composed of mature cells. Reason: Meristematic tissue is a group of actively dividing cells.

Q. The cells of meristematic tissue change to form

A biochemical process in plants by which meristematic cells undergo differentiation into permanent cells is

Join BYJU'S Learning Program