Meristematic Tissue · Botany

The Quiescent Center in root apical meristems is characterized by:

  1. Extremely high rates of mitosis
  2. Low DNA, RNA, and protein synthesis
  3. The formation of the root cap only
  4. Thick lignified secondary cell walls
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Correct answer: Low DNA, RNA, and protein synthesis

The Quiescent Center is a region of cells with low mitotic activity that serves as a reservoir of initials. These cells are less susceptible to injury and can become active if the surrounding meristematic cells are damaged.

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