Assertion: The quiescent centre acts as a reservoir of relatively resistant cells, which constitute a permanent source of active initials. Reason: The cells of the inactive region of quiescent centre become active, when the previous active initials get damaged.A. If both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.B. If both Assertion and Reason are true, but Reason is not the correct explanation of the Assertion.C. If Assertion is true, but Reason is false.D. Both Assertion and Reason are false

Assertion: The quiescent centre acts as a reservoir of relatively resi

1.	Assertion: The quiescent centre acts as a reservoir of relatively resistant cells, which constitute a permanent source of active initials. Reason: The cells of the inactive region of quiescent centre become active, when the previous active initials get damaged.A. If both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.B. If both Assertion and Reason are true, but Reason is not the correct explanation of the Assertion.C. If Assertion is true, but Reason is false.D. Both Assertion and Reason are false
Answer» Correct Answer - A Quiescent centre is found in the centre of the root apex. Cell divisions are very few in the quiescent centre. Quiescent centre may function as reserve meristem.