AP BIOLOGY

PLANTS

PLANT TISSUE

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]

Meristemetic tissues are those which help in increasing the length and girth of the plan. Which of the following statements given below is correct about the meristematic tissue?

A	It is made up of cells that are incapable of cell division
B	It is made up of cells that are capable of cell division
C	It is composed of single type of cells
D	It is composed of more than one type of cells

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -Thus, the correct answer is ‘Growth occurs in plants due to division of cells of these tissues. ‘

Detailed explanation-2: -Lateral meristem stimulates the increase in the girth of stem and root. It increases the lateral thickness of the plant stem and root. Hence, lateral meristem helps in increasing the girth.

Detailed explanation-3: -Meristematic tissue has cells that are capable of cell division. Meristematic tissue is composed of dead cells, which provides strength to the plant.

Detailed explanation-4: -Intercalary Meristem It is located in the leaves and internodes at the intercalary position. These help to increase the length of the internode.

Detailed explanation-5: -Final Answer: Thus, they store reserved food material is not true for meristematic tissue.

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