Question

The characteristics of meristematic cells are

• A. Thin wall and dense cytoplasm with small amount of endoplasmic reticulum
• B. Isodiametric with no intercullar spaces
• C. Conspicuous nucleus
• D. All of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is D All of the above

• The undifferentiated cells capable of dividing actively are known as meristematic cells.
• The characteristics of meristematic cells are:-
  

1) The cells are isodiametric with thin cellulosic cell walls with no secondary cell wall.

2) They divide rapidly hence, there is no stored food in these cells.

3) They are compactly arranged cells with no intercellular spaces.

4) They have a dense cytoplasm with a prominent nucleus.

5) Endoplasmic reticulum and mitochondria are not fully developed in these cells.

6) They are the most metabolically active cells and are undifferentiated cells.

So, the correct answer is 'All of the above'.