Which one of the following cell types always divides by anticlinal cell division?

Root cap

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Fusiform initial cells

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Protoderm

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Phellogen

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Solution

The correct option is C Protoderm
Anticlinal and periclinal division

In anticlinal cell division, cells divide perpendicular to the surface of the plant body.

In periclinal cell division, cells divide parallel to the surface of the plant body.

Protoderm

Cells of the protoderm divide by the anticlinal division.

Fusiform initial cells, root cap and phellogen

Fusiform initial cells, cells of root cap and phellogen tissue divides by periclinal cell division.

Final answer: Option c. Protoderm.

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Which one of the following cell types always divide by anticlinal cell division?

(a) Fusiform inital cells

(b) Root cap

(d) Phellogen

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