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Meristematic tissue needs a constant supply of nutrients to keep growing. Why?


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It comprise fast growing cells and hence needs more energy

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It cannot store nutrients due to constant cell division

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The cells lack vacuoles to store nutrients

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They are present at the growing ends of the plant

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Solution

The correct option is C

The cells lack vacuoles to store nutrients


The cells of meristematic tissues lack vacuoles. Hence, they are incapable of storing food for a long time. Due to this, they need a constant supply of nutrients for survival.


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