Which of the Following Statements About the Shoot and Root

question 27

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the shoot and root apical meristems is FALSE?

• A)They are perpetually young tissues or cells.
• B)They are established during embryogenesis.
• C)It is through their activity that most plant development occurs.
• D)They lose the potential to divide soon after embryogenesis is complete.
• E)They generate cells that give rise to roots, stems, leaves, and flowers.

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