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Apical Meristem

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The meristematic tissue is a dividing tissue.

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True

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Solution

The correct option is A True
The meristematic tissues, or simply meristems, are tissues in which the cells remain forever young and divide actively throughout the life of the plant. The different types of meristems are apical, lateral and intercalary meristems.

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

Q. Assertion[A]: Meristematic tissues have a prominent nucleus and abundant cytoplasm.
Reason[R]: Cells in meristematic tissue are continuously dividing.

Permanent tissues do not divide like meristematic tissues since they are dead.

Q. Plant tissues are divided into meristematic and permanent tissues on which of the following basis?

Q. Permanent tissues differ from meristematic tissue in

A. Inability to divide
B. Attainment of definite size and shape
C. Performing a distinct function
D. Ability to divide

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