Question

Which of the following is not a characteristic of the cell walls of root apex meristem?

• A. Secondary in nature
• B. Thin
• C. Cellulosic
• D. Abundant plasmodesmatal connections

Answer 1

Answer:

A. Secondary in nature

• The cell walls of root and shoot apex meristem are primary, thin and cellulosic with abundant plasmodesmatal connections.

• The cells proximal to the meristematic zone represent the phase of elongation.