Question

Meristems are cells that -------------------------

• A. Store food
• B. Help in excretion
• C. Provide support
• D. Divide continuously to produce new cells

Answer 1

The correct option is D

Divide continuously to produce new cells

The correct option is D.

Explanation of the correct option:

1. Meristematic tissues or dividing tissues are a group of identical cells that has great potential for division.
2. They have a distinct nucleus and are filled with cytoplasm.
3. Meristems generally divide continuously and form a cluster of cells that further undergo maturation to produce specialized cells.

Final answer:

Meristems are cells that divide continuously to produce new cells.