Question
Biology Question on Anatomy of Flowering Plants
Where would you look for active cell division in a plant ?
A
In the pith cells
B
At the tips of roots and stems
C
In cells of cortex
D
In the intemodal region
Answer
At the tips of roots and stems
Explanation
Solution
Meristem is a plant tissue consisting of actively dividing cells that give rise to new cells that differentiate into new tissues of the plant. The most important meristem that occur at the tips of shoot and root is called apical meristem. So, active cell division takes place at the tips of roots and stems of plant.