Question

Based on which of the following criteria, plant tissues are categorised into meristematic and permanent tissues?

• A. Ability to undergo photosynthesis
• B. Ability to divide actively
• C. Ability to move
• D. Complexity to perform a function

Answer 1

The correct option is B

Ability to divide actively

Plant tissues are broadly classified into meristematic and permanent tissues, based on their ability to divide. Meristematic tissues are group of cells, which have the ability to divide. This tissue consists of small, cuboidal and densely packed cells, which keeps on dividing to form new cells. The tissues, which are derived from the meristematic tissues, are called permanent tissues. They are the tissues, which have lost their ability to divide as they have attained their mature form.