AP BIOLOGY

PLANTS

PLANT TISSUE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following statements are correct about meristematic tissues?
A
Composed of cells that are incapable of cell division
B
Composed of a single type of cell
C
It is composed of cells that are able to perform cell division
D
All the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -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-2: -Final Answer: Thus, they store reserved food material is not true for meristematic tissue.

Detailed explanation-3: -Meristematic cells are undifferentiated or incompletely differentiated. They are totipotent and capable of continued cell division. Division of meristematic cells provides new cells for expansion and differentiation of tissues and the initiation of new organs, providing the basic structure of the plant body.

Detailed explanation-4: -Meristematic tissue is a simple tissue composed of a group of cells which can divide and produce new cells. These are small immature cells. They do not contain intercellular spaces. Their walls are thin, elastic and are made up of cellulose.

Detailed explanation-5: -Which of the following is true regarding meristem tissue in plants? Explanation: Meristem tissue contains undifferentiated cells and allows for plant growth.

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