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The term used for permanent cells that have reobtain meristematic property to perform cell division is
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Options:
  • A Differentation
  • B Dedifferentiation
  • C Redifferentiation
  • D determination
Solution:
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The correct answer is: Dedifferentiation
Dedifferentiation is the phenomenon by which a permanent mature cell that has lost the power of division becomes meristematic and starts division again. For example during secondary growth in dicot stem fully differentiated parenchyma becomes meristematic to form interfascicular cambium and cork cambium.

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