NEET BIOLOGY

STRUCTURAL ORGANISTION OF PLANTS AND ANIMALS

ANIMAL TISSUES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Meristematic tissue helps with the ____ of the plant.
A
protection
B
movement
C
growth
D
transport
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -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: -Meristematic tissues are responsible for plant growth. They are present at the tips of roots, stem and branches. The cells present in these tissues constantly divide to produce new cells. This leads to an increase in the height and girth of plants.

Detailed explanation-3: -Meristematic cells are also responsible for keeping the plant growing. The Shoot Apical Meristem (SAM) gives rise to organs like the leaves and flowers, while the Root Apical Meristem (RAM) provides the meristematic cells for the future root growth.

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