AFMC AFMC Solved Paper-2000

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    Which of the following cell is totipotent ?

    A)                 Meristem                           

    B)                 Sieve tube

    C)                 Cork                                      

    D)                 Xylem vessels

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

    Totipotency is the ability of a living cell to form a complete organism. In the given options meristematic cells are living and contain a prominent nucleus. These cells may develop into new plant, while xylem vessels are dead cells. Sieve tubes do not have nucleus and cork is made up of suberiged dead cells.


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