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Where would you look for active cell division in a plant?

A
In the pith cells
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At the tips of roots and stems
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In cells of cortex
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In the internodal region
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Solution

The correct option is B At the tips of roots and stems
Growth is defined as the increase in the number of cells or increase in the cell size. In plants the growth is represented by the growth at the tips and the roots as there will be more number of meristems at the tips of roots and stems.
Hence, the given option is correct.

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