A meristem may be defined as the group of cells which

Add to the bulk of the plants

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Conserve food

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Divide continuously to give rise to new cells

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Transport nutrients

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Solution

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.

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Meristems of plants differ from animal stem cells in

A. Development based on their location

B. Growth and division as it is not completely pre-programmed

C. Being influenced by the environment

D. Adding new cells continuously to the plant body

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