Question

Quiescent centre is a:

• A. weak zone
• B. active zone
• C. inactive zone
• D. strong base

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

inactive zone

Answer 2

Quiescent centre concept in conern of root apex organization was proposed by Clowers $(1961)$, According to which, a region called quiescent centre is found below the root cap. It is a zone of inactive cells that act a reservoir of cells and used when other meristematic cells are damaged.