Which of the Following Cell Types Is Least Likely to Be

question 31

Multiple Choice

Which of the following cell types is least likely to be capable of cell division?

• A) mesophyll cell in a developing leaf
• B) parenchyma cell 2 mm from the tip of a root
• C) parenchyma cell in a dormant axillary bud
• D) functional tracheid cell in a stem

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