Which of the Following Statements About the Quiescent Center Is

question 64

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the quiescent center is FALSE?

• A)It is located a short distance behind the apical meristem.
• B)It may play an important role in the organization and development of the root.
• C)It is a region that was mitotically active early in root development.
• D)It is a relatively inactive region of the mature root apical meristem.
• E)Quiescent centers isolated from maize can form whole roots in culture without first forming callus.

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