Question

Which of the following phenomenon leads to the specification of functions of dedifferentiated cells upon maturity?

• A. Development
• B. Differentiation
• C. Dedifferentiation
• D. Redifferentiation

Answer 1

Answer:

D. Redifferentiation

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

• Development includes all the changes undergone by a living plant from seed emergence to death.

• Dedifferentiation is the phenomenon that leads to regaining the lost capacity of cells or tissues of plants to divide under special conditions.

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