Question

The tissue that perpetuates itself by cell division is ______.

• A. Meristematic tissue
• B. Ground tissue
• C. Permanent tissue
• D. Vascular tissue

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

Meristematic tissue

A. Meristematic tissue is the undifferentiated tissues which have the ability to divide continuously and are present at the shoot tip and root tip such as apical meristematic tissue, intercalary meristematic tissues etc.

B. Ground tissues include all tissues which are neither dermal nor vascular and help in photosynthesis, storage, provides mechanical strength and protection.

C. Permanent tissue is the non-dividing tissues which are a derivative of meristematic tissue and are modified to perform specific functions in the plants.

D. Vascular tissue is a complex tissue that is found in vascular plants (xylem and phloem), which helps in the conduction of water and transport of nutrients.

So, the correct answer is 'Meristematic tissue'.