Why do meristematic cells have a prominent nucleus and dense cytoplasm but they lack vacuole?

No need of storage

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No space for vacuoles

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Cells can not divide possesing vacuoles

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None of the above

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Solution

The correct option is C Cells can not divide possesing vacuoles
Meristematic cells have immense potential to divide. For this purpose, they have dense cytoplasm and thin cell wall. Vacuoles possess cell sap and provide rigidity and turgidity to the cell. This might pose a problem for cell division. Due to this reason meristematic cells lack vacuole. Therefore, option C is correct.

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Give reasons for
(a) Meristematic cells have a prominent nucleus and dense cytoplasm but they lack a vacuole.
(b) Intercellular spaces are absent in sclerenchymatous tissues.

(c) We get a crunchy and granular feeling when we chew pear fruit.
(d) Branches of a tree move and bend freely in high wind velocity.
(e) It is difficult to pull out the husk of a coconut tree.

Why do meristmatic tissues have dense cytoplasm and a prominent nucleus?

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