Question
Download Solution PDFWhich of the following is a part of apical meristem found in roots.
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is Protoderm.
Key Points
- Protoderm is the outermost primary meristem in plants.
- In roots, it differentiates to form the epidermis.
- Produces epidermal cells, including root hairs.
- Root hairs play a crucial role in water and nutrient absorption.
- Acts as a protective barrier.
- Facilitates root-soil interactions.
Additional Information
- Axillary buds, located at leaf-stem junctions, can grow into branches or flowers, influenced by hormonal signals and environmental factors.
- A leaf primordium is the initial embryonic tissue from which a leaf develops, found at the shoot apex or growing tip.
- Vascular tissue in plants consists of xylem and phloem.
- Xylem transports water and minerals from roots, providing structural support with tracheids, vessels, and fibers.
- Phloem transports sugars and nutrients throughout the plant.
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