Botany-Root

NEET Botany Root MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-diagram based-Easy-Class 11

A diagram shows the structure of a root with three distinct regions labeled A, B, and C from the tip upwards. Region A is at the very tip, Region B is just above A, and Region C is above B. Which of the following correctly identifies the labeled regions?

Question diagram
A

A: Root Cap, B: Region of Meristematic Activity, C: Region of Elongation

B

A: Region of Elongation, B: Root Cap, C: Region of Maturation

C

A: Region of Maturation, B: Region of Elongation, C: Root Cap

D

A: Region of Meristematic Activity, B: Region of Maturation, C: Root Cap

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

The root cap is at the tip of the root protecting it as it moves through soil. Above it is the region of meristematic activity, characterized by small, dividing cells. The region of elongation follows, where cells grow in length.

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