Question

A meristem may be defined as the group of cells which

• A. Add to the bulk of the plants
• B. Conserve food
• C. Divide continuously to give rise to new cells
• D. Transport nutrients

Answer 1

The correct option is C Divide continuously to give rise to new cells

Meristems are tissues present at the growing tips of plants and are composed of undifferentiated and continuously dividing cells. The growth of plants, both in length and in width occurs due to their activity.

Hence the correct option is C.