Q.

Given below are two statements. One is labelled Assertion (A) and the other is labelled Reason (R).

Assertion (A): Dedifferentiation allows mature cells to regain the capacity to divide. 

Reason (R): Dedifferentiated cells can form new meristems, such as interfascicular cambium, from fully differentiated parenchyma cells.

In light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below.

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a

Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

b

Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.

c

A is true, but R is false.

d

A is false, but R is true.

answer is A.

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Detailed Solution

 The living differentiated cells, that  have lost the capacity to divide can regain the capacity of division under certain conditions. This phenomenon is termed as dedifferentiation. 

For example, formation of meristems – interfascicular cambium and cork cambium from fully differentiated parenchyma cells. While doing so, such meristems/tissues are able to divide and produc

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