Which of the following plants grow via a single apical cell?

Monocots

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Dicots

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Gymnosperms

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Bryophytes

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Solution

The correct option is D Bryophytes
According to apical cell theory by Nageli and Hofmeister, a single apical cell is the structural and functional unit of apical meristem. This theory is applicable only to some higher algae, bryophytes and pteridophytes.
Thus, the correct answer is option D.

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