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One maize root tip can make more than ___ new cells per hour.
A175 cells
B350 cells
C17,500 cells
D1,750 cells
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. 17,500 cells
1. The root apical meristem divides very fast.
2. Maize is the textbook example.
3. It is more than 17,500 cells per hour.
_Source: NCERT Class 11 Biology, Chapter 15, Plant Growth and Development._
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