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Morphology of Flowering Plants: Root regions MCQ

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Root regionsMediumQuestion 10103

Question

The region just behind root cap where cells divide actively is:

  1. A
    Meristematic region
    Correct
  2. B
    Maturation region
  3. C
    Elongation region
  4. D
    Root hair region only

Correct answer

Meristematic region

Explanation

This apical meristem zone gives rise to new cells.