AP BIOLOGY

PLANTS

PLANT TISSUE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Do meristematic tissues have vacuoles present in them?
A
Yes
B
No
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Since meristems are young cells and are actively dividing, they do not participate actively in food preparation. Also, they do not produce a large amount of waste. Hence, they lack vacuoles.

Detailed explanation-2: -The purpose of vacuole is to store food and waste product. Since meristems are young cells and are actively dividing, they require food instantly and there is no requirement of storing food. Also, they do not produce large amount of waste. Hence, they lack vacuoles.

Detailed explanation-3: -Meristematic tissues are made up of actively dividing cells which drive the growth of the plant in vertical and horizontal directions, including the increase in thickness of the stem and branches. Since they do not have storage functions so they do not require vacuoles.

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