Maturation phase of cell is characterized by:

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Maturation phase of cell is characterized by: (A) Modification of protoplasm (B) Thickening of walls (C) Both (A) and (B) (D) None of these

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Cells of maturation phase attains their maximal size in terms of wall thickening and protoplasmic modification. Cells in this phase becomes structurally and functionally specialized. Like xylem vessels loss protoplasm, endodermal cell wall gets deposited with suberin.

Q. Maturation phase of cell is characterized by:

Modification of protoplasm

Thickening of walls

Both $(A)$ and $(B)$

None of these

Cells of maturation phase attains their maximal size in terms of wall thickening and protoplasmic modification. Cells in this phase becomes structurally and functionally specialized. Like xylem vessels loss protoplasm, endodermal cell wall gets deposited with suberin.