Which of the following cell types retains the ability to undergo cell division?
A) a parenchyma cell near the root tip
B) a functional sieve tube element
C) a tracheid
D) a stem fibre

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Parenchyma cells, especially those located in the meristematic regions of plants such as the root tip, stem apical meristem or lateral meristems, are responsible for growth and regeneration in plants. They retain the ability to undergo cell division and differentiate into other specialized cell types. Functional sieve tube elements, tracheids, and stem fibers have lost their ability to divide and are considered mature specialized cells.

Which of the Following Cell Types Retains the Ability to Undergo