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The cells of the quiescent centre are characterised by

1. dividing regularly to add to tunica
2. having dense cytoplasm and prominent nuclei
3. having light cytoplasm and small nuclei
4. dividing regularly to add to the corpus

Correct answer: having light cytoplasm and small nuclei

Solution

The quiescent centre in the root apical meristem consists of slowly dividing, relatively inactive cells. Such cells typically have light cytoplasm and small nuclei, reflecting low metabolic and mitotic activity.

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