NEET Biology question

Viral infection is usually absent in

(A)Phloem cells
(B)Xylem cells
(C)Pith cells
(D)Apical meristemCorrect

Answer: (D)

Solution

Apical meristems consist of actively dividing cells that remain virus-free because viruses spread through the plant mainly via the phloem (vascular) and plasmodesmatal connections, and the fast-growing

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