Question

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

• A. It is a fast growing cell type and hence needs more energy
• B. It cannot store nutrients due to constant cell division
• C. The cells lack vacuoles to store nutrients
• D. They are present at the growing ends of the plant

Answer 1

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.