Growth in numbers is maximum in the zone of

Options

(a) cell maturation
(b) cell division
(c) cell elongation
(d) cell maturation & cell division & cell elongation

Correct Answer:

cell division

Explanation:

Zone of cell division (Meristematic zone) cells are in active state of division by mitosis & their number increases continuously. Zone of cell elongation – Above meristematic zone. Here small vacuoles develop and later fuse to form large vacuole with cell sap and cells are elongated. Zone of cell maturation – Finds above the zone of cell elongation. Here cells are differentiated into permanent tissue depended upon the functions they have to perform.