Question

Meristematic cells are characterized by _______.

• A. Thin cell walls and large intercellular spaces
• B. Thin cell walls and no intercellular spaces
• C. Thick cell walls and large intercellular spaces
• D. Thick cell walls and small intercellular spaces

Answer 1

The correct option is B Thin cell walls and no intercellular spaces

• Primary meristematic tissues are derived from the promeristem or the embryonic meristem.
  
• The characteristics of meristematic cells are:-

1)The cells are isodiametric with thin cellulosic cell walls with no secondary cell wall.

2) They divide rapidly hence, there is no stored food in these cells.

3) They are compactly arranged cells with no intercellular spaces.

4) They have a dense cytoplasm with a prominent nucleus.

5) Endoplasmic reticulum and mitochondria are not fully developed in these cells.

6) They are the most metabolically active cells.

So, the correct answer is 'Thin cell walls and no intercellular spaces'.