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Meristematic tissues in plants are...

Meristematic tissues in plants are

A

localised and permanent

B

not limited to certain regions

C

localised and dividing cells

D

growing in volume

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C

Meristematic tissues consists of actively dividing cells and is present in the growing regions of plants, e.g., the tips of roots and stems. The cells of meristematic tissue are round, oval, polygonal or rectangular. They are packed closely without intercellular spaces. have thin cellulose walls, dense cytoplasm and prominent nuclei. Vacuoles are almost absent in such cells because they are completely filled with sap.
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  • Meristematic tissue in plants are

    A
    growing in volume
    B
    localised and permanent
    C
    localised and dividing cells
    D
    not limited in certain regions
  • Which one of the following statements about meristematic tissues in plants is correct ?

    A
    These are dead tissues and form wood
    B
    They provide flexibility to plant due to their thickened walls
    C
    These are present in the bark of a tree only
    D
    Growth occurs in plants due to division of cells of these tissues
  • Meristematic tissues are

    A
    premature having ability of division
    B
    mature do not have ability of division
    C
    premature not having ability of division
    D
    complex differentiation in xylem, phloem and cambium
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