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Assertion :Permanent tissue is composed of mature cells. Reason: Meristematic tissue is a group of actively dividing cells.

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Both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct explanation for Assertion
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Both Assertion and Reason are correct but Reason is not the correct explanation for Assertion
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Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect
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Assertion is incorrect but Reason is correct
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Solution

The correct option is B Both Assertion and Reason are correct but Reason is not the correct explanation for Assertion

Meristematic tissue is a group of cells that are in a continuous state of division or retain their power of division. Permanent tissues on the other hand, are composed of mature cells and they have assumed a definite shape, size and function and have temporarily or permanently lost the power of division.

So, the correct answer is option B.


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