Question

Cells of which of the following plant organs do not undergo differentiation?

• A. Cork
• B. Root apical meristem
• C. Shoot apical meristem
• D. Intrafasicular cambium

Answer 1

Answer:

A. Cork

• Cork cell is formed by the process of redifferentiation.

• Redifferentiation is the maturation of dedifferentiated cells thereby specializing for a particular function.

• Cells of root apical meristem, shoot apical meristem and intrafasicular cambium undergo differentiation.

• Differentiation is the division and growth of cells in order to attain maturity.