The cells of the quiescent centre are characterised by

Options

A. dividing regularly to add to tunica
B. having dense cytoplasm and prominent nuclei
C. having light cytoplasm and small nuclei
D. dividing regularly to add to the corpus

Answer

c

Explanation

The region of quiescent centre was discovered by Clowes (1958). The cells of quiescent centre have lower concentration of DNA, RNA and protein as compared to other cells in the root apex. These cells also have fewer mitochondria, little endoplasmic reticulum and very small nuclei and nucleoli.