Do animals have tissues similar to meristematic tissues in plants? If yes, what are they?

Epithelial cells

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Germ cells

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Stem cells

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They don't have similar cells

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The correct option is C Stem cells
Animals have stem cells which are similar to the meristematic tissues in plants. They are capable to divide. These are undifferentiated cells which later on gets specialized. They divide continuously and help in the growth and repair of the body.

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