In virus-infected plants, the meristematic tissues in both apical and axillary buds are free of the virus because:
a. the dividing cells are virus-resistant
b. meristems have anti-viral compounds
c. the cell division of meristems is faster than the rate of viral multiplication
d. Viruses cannot multiply within the meristem cell (s).
The answer is the option (c) the cell division of meristems are faster than the rate of viral multiplication
Explanation: Meristematic cells are not affected by virus because of faster rate of multiplication.