differentiate between meristematic tissue and cancerous cells in animals.

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Meristematic cells Cancerous cells

They are localised on the growing points only. They can originate anywhere in the body and can also spread to other parts.

Their division lead to growth in plants. Their division occur in uncontrollable mannner and lead to abnormal condition( disease/cancer)

They are undifferentiated cells They originate in differentiated cells of the body.

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(d) Cells of involuntary and voluntary muscle
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Differentiate between meristematic and permanent tissues.

With respect to the given assertion and reason, choose the correct option.
Assertion (A): The process in which meristematic cells attain permanent shape, size and function is called differentiation.
Reason (R): Cells of meristematic tissue differentiate to form different types of permanent tissue.

Differentiate between

(a) A tissue and an organ.

(b) Vacuole in a plant cell and an animal cell.

Q. Find the correct statements about meristematic tissues from the following.

i. There are three types of meristematic tissues based on the region they are present in.
ii. These tissues directly produce differentiated cells.

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Meristematic cells	Cancerous cells
They are localised on the growing points only.	They can originate anywhere in the body and can also spread to other parts.
Their division lead to growth in plants.	Their division occur in uncontrollable mannner and lead to abnormal condition( disease/cancer)
They are undifferentiated cells	They originate in differentiated cells of the body.