Gautam is asked to prepare a temporary mount of meristematic tissue. Which part of the plant should he take so as to cut a section and prepare the mount?

Explanation

To prepare a temporary mount of meristematic tissue, Gautam should follow these steps:

1. **Identify the Location of Meristematic Tissue**: Meristematic tissues are found in areas of active cell division. The primary locations are the tips of roots (root apical meristem) and the tips of shoots (shoot apical meristem).

2. **Select the Appropriate Plant Part**: Gautam should choose either the tip of a root or the tip of a shoot. These areas contain the highest concentration of meristematic tissue.

3. **Collect the Sample**: Gautam should carefully cut a small section from the chosen part (either the root tip or shoot tip) using a sharp blade or scalpel. It is important to take a very thin section to observe the cells clearly under a microscope.

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