Question
The quiescent centre in root meristem serves as a
Site for storage of food, which is utilised during maturation
Reservoir of growth hormones
Reserve for replenishment of damaged cells of the meristem
Region for absorption of water
Solution
C.
Reserve for replenishment of damaged cells of the meristem
The quiescent centre is found in the centre of the root apex. Cells of this region have a lower content of RNA and smaller nuclei. This represents an inactive region of root apex (Clowers; 1958) and serves as a reserve for replenishment of damaged cells.
