Permanent tissue is formed of meristematic cells.

True

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False

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Solution

The correct option is B False
Permanent tissue:
Permanent tissues are formed of mature, differentiated cells.
These cells are specialized to carry out specific functions.
Permanent tissue is derived from the division of meristematic cells.
They have thick cell walls and large vacuoles.
Nucleus is displaced to one side.
Permanent tissues form the bulk of the plant body. They are present in all parts except the meristems.
Final answer: The given statement is false.

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Differentiate between cells of :
(a) Parenchyma and collenchyma
(b) Meristematic tissue and permanent tissue
(c) Sclerenchyma and parenchyma
(d) Cells of involuntary and voluntary muscle
(e) Fibres of voluntary muscle and cardiac muscle.

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.

Q. Assertion :Permanent tissue is composed of mature cells. Reason: Meristematic tissue is a group of actively dividing cells.

Meristematic tissues are formed from permanent tissues.

What forms the basis for classification of plant tissues into meristematic and permanent tissues?

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