The phase restricted to root and shoot tips, where cells divide continuously, is:

Correct answer: A. Formative Phase

  • A. Formative Phase
  • B. Elongation Phase
  • C. Maturation Phase
  • D. Differentiation Phase

Explanation

Formative phase in meristems → active cell division.

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