Question

Tissue which perpetuates itself is

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

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Meristematic tissue

A. Permanent tissue is the non-dividing tissues.

• It is a derivative of meristematic tissue and are modified to perform specific functions in the plants.
  

B. Ground tissue includes all tissues which are neither dermal nor vascular.

• They play an important role in photosynthesis, storage, provides mechanical strength and protection.
  

C. Meristematic tissue is the undifferentiated tissues.

• They 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.
  

D. Vascular tissue is a complex tissue that is found in vascular plants (xylem and phloem).

• They help in the conduction of water and transport of nutrients.
  

So, the correct answer is 'Meristematic tissue'.