Question

Meristematic tissue occurs in

• A. Stems
• B. Roots
• C. All growing tips
• D. Both of the (A) and (B)

Answer 1

The correct option is D Both of the (A) and (B)

• Meristem is the region marked by the presence of active cell growth and the tissues present in meristem are termed as meristematic tissues.
• On the basis of their position in the plant body, meristems are grouped as apical, lateral or intercalary meristem.
• Stem has apical meristem in the shoot apex, intercalary meristem in nodes and lateral meristem in form of cambium in vascular bundles.
• Roots have apical meristem root apex and lateral meristem in form of cambium in vascular bundles. Shoot and root tips are the growing tips of a plant. Due to presence of root cap in terminal position, root apical meristem is subterminal in position thus, not all the growing tips have meristem.

Therefore, the correct answer is option D.