Question

Which of the following is a characteristic of the cells of the maturation zone?

• A. Thin-walled
• B. Thick-walled
• C. Enlarged cells
• D. Plasmodesmatal connections

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Thick-walled

• The cells of the maturation zone, attain their maximal size in terms of wall thickening and protoplasmic modifications.

• From this region, some of the epidermal cells form very fine and delicate, thread-like structures called root hair.