SSC MTS EXAM

SSC

BIOLOGY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following are true of the shoot meristem?I. cells at the edge stop dividing and instead differentiateII. mitosis occursIII. it contains undifferentiated cells
A
I and II only
B
I and III only
C
II and III only
D
I, II and III
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -It consists of undifferentiated cells (meristematic cells) capable of cell division. Cells in the meristem can develop into all the other tissues and organs that occur in plants. These cells continue to divide until a time when they get differentiated and then lose the ability to divide.

Detailed explanation-2: -Answer: Meristematic tissue divides throughout their life. They are located in the specific regions of the plant. Cells of this tissue are very active, have dense cytoplasm, thin walls, and prominent nuclei. They lack vacuoles.

Detailed explanation-3: -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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