Question

Define the following.

Meristematic tissue

Answer 1

Meristematic tissue:

1. The specific set of tissues of the plant which contain undifferentiated cells that enables high rate of cell division.
2. Meristematic cells have the capacity to develop into other kinds of plant cells after cellular differentiation.
3. Apical meristem, intercalary meristem and lateral meristems are present in plants.