Question

Which of the following statements is correct about meristematic tissue?

• A. Meristematic tissue is made up of cells that are incapable of cell division
• B. Meristematic tissue has cells that cannot show the differentiation process.
• C. Meristematic tissue has cells that are capable of cell division.
• D. Meristematic tissue is composed of dead cells, which provides strength to the plant.

Answer 1

The correct option is C Meristematic tissue has cells that are capable of cell division.

Meristematic cells are living cells with a high metabolic rate. Cells in the meristem can develop into other tissues and organs that occur in plants. These cells continue to divide until they get differentiated and lose the ability to divide.