With respect to the given assertion and reason, choose the correct option.
Assertion (A): The process in which meristematic cells attain permanent shape, size and function is called differentiation.
Reason (R): Cells of meristematic tissue differentiate to form different types of permanent tissue.

A is correct but R is incorrect

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A is incorrect and R is correct

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Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A

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Both A and R are incorrect

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The correct option is C Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A
Meristematic cells differentiate to form different types of permanent tissue. The process by which meristematic cells specialise to perform a particular function is called differentiation.

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With respect to the given assertion and reason, choose the correct option. Assertion (A): The process in which meristematic cells attain permanent shape, size and function is called differentiation. Reason (R): Cells of meristematic tissue differentiate to form different types of permanent tissue.

The correct option is C Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of AMeristematic cells differentiate to form different types of permanent tissue. The process by which meristematic cells specialise to perform a particular function is called differentiation.

With respect to the given assertion and reason, choose the correct option.
Assertion (A): The process in which meristematic cells attain permanent shape, size and function is called differentiation.
Reason (R): Cells of meristematic tissue differentiate to form different types of permanent tissue.

The correct option is C Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A
Meristematic cells differentiate to form different types of permanent tissue. The process by which meristematic cells specialise to perform a particular function is called differentiation.