Differentiation in plants refers to
Aspecialisation of meristem cells into mature cells
Bthe process by which a plant becomes shorter
Cthe conversion of leaves into roots overnight
Dthe way roots find water in soil
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. specialisation of meristem cells into mature cells
Differentiation is the specialisation of meristematic (dividing) cells into specific mature cells like xylem vessels, parenchyma, sclerenchyma. They take on definite structure and function and usually lose the ability to divide. The other options are unrelated.
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