What is the basic principle on which plant tissues are categorised as meristematic and permanent tissue ?

Ability to divide

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Ability to perform photosynthesis

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Ability to move

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Complexity to perform a function

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The correct option is A
Ability to divide

Meristematic tissue are composed of actively dividing cells whereas permanent tissues have lost their ability to divide.

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