NEET BIOLOGY

PLANT PHYSIOLOGY

RESPIRATION IN PLANTS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
produces new cells to increase plant length
A
ground tissue
B
vascular tissue
C
meristematic tissue
D
dermal tissue
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The zone where these cells exist is known as meristem. The cells of the meristematic tissue divide actively to form specialized structures such as buds of leaves and flowers, tips of roots and shoots, etc. These cells help to increase the length and girth of the plant.

Detailed explanation-2: -Apical meristem is responsible for increase in length of the plant.

Detailed explanation-3: -The key to plant growth is meristem, a type of plant tissue consisting of undifferentiated cells that can continue to divide and differentiate. Meristem allows plant stems and roots to grow longer (primary growth) and wider (secondary growth).

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