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What is the primary function of meristematic tissue in plants?
What is the primary function of meristematic tissue in plants?
- To facilitate gas exchange
- To continually divide and contribute to plant growth (correct)
- To store water and nutrients
- To provide structural support
Where are meristematic tissues typically found in plants?
Where are meristematic tissues typically found in plants?
- In the roots and shoot tips (correct)
- In the leaves
- In the stem
- In the flowers
What are the main characteristics of cells in meristematic tissue?
What are the main characteristics of cells in meristematic tissue?
- Irregular-shaped cells with no specific characteristics
- Large, thick-walled cells with small nuclei and large vacuoles
- Medium-sized cells with average-sized nuclei and vacuoles
- Small, thin-walled cells with large nuclei and dense cytoplasm (correct)
What type of plant tissue once formed does not generally divide?
What type of plant tissue once formed does not generally divide?
Which tissue is responsible for the thickness growth in plants?
Which tissue is responsible for the thickness growth in plants?
What is the structure of dermal tissue in plants?
What is the structure of dermal tissue in plants?
Which of the following is not a type of plant tissue?
Which of the following is not a type of plant tissue?
What is the primary function of dermal tissues in plants?
What is the primary function of dermal tissues in plants?
Which type of ground tissue is involved in storage, photosynthesis, and injury repair?
Which type of ground tissue is involved in storage, photosynthesis, and injury repair?
What type of cells are characterized by thicker cell walls at the corners?
What type of cells are characterized by thicker cell walls at the corners?
Which type of vascular tissue is responsible for transporting photosynthetic products throughout the plant?
Which type of vascular tissue is responsible for transporting photosynthetic products throughout the plant?
Which type of cell has dead cells at maturity and provides structural support?
Which type of cell has dead cells at maturity and provides structural support?
Which type of tissue provides rigidity and strength in plants?
Which type of tissue provides rigidity and strength in plants?
What specialized structures increase the surface area for water and nutrient absorption?
What specialized structures increase the surface area for water and nutrient absorption?
Which type of ground tissue provides support and flexibility to growing parts of the plant?
Which type of ground tissue provides support and flexibility to growing parts of the plant?
What is the primary function of meristematic tissue in plants?
What is the primary function of meristematic tissue in plants?
Which of the following is a characteristic of cells in meristematic tissue?
Which of the following is a characteristic of cells in meristematic tissue?
Where is meristematic tissue primarily found in plants?
Where is meristematic tissue primarily found in plants?
What happens to cells in meristematic tissue after division?
What happens to cells in meristematic tissue after division?
Which type of tissue provides rigidity and strength in plants?
Which type of tissue provides rigidity and strength in plants?
In which region of the plant can lateral meristems be found?
In which region of the plant can lateral meristems be found?
What is the main characteristic of cells in dermal tissue (epidermal) of plants?
What is the main characteristic of cells in dermal tissue (epidermal) of plants?
Which type of plant tissue is primarily involved in the transport of water and minerals?
Which type of plant tissue is primarily involved in the transport of water and minerals?
Which type of ground tissue is characterized by its thin-walled cells and involvement in photosynthesis?
Which type of ground tissue is characterized by its thin-walled cells and involvement in photosynthesis?
What type of tissue in plants is responsible for providing rigidity and strength due to its thick, lignified walls?
What type of tissue in plants is responsible for providing rigidity and strength due to its thick, lignified walls?
Which type of vascular tissue is composed of sieve tube elements, companion cells, and fibers?
Which type of vascular tissue is composed of sieve tube elements, companion cells, and fibers?
Which type of ground tissue provides support and flexibility to growing parts of the plant?
Which type of ground tissue provides support and flexibility to growing parts of the plant?
Which type of plant tissue is primarily involved in the storage of nutrients and water?
Which type of plant tissue is primarily involved in the storage of nutrients and water?
Which type of plant tissue is responsible for reducing water loss via transpiration and protecting the plant from external factors?
Which type of plant tissue is responsible for reducing water loss via transpiration and protecting the plant from external factors?
Which type of vascular tissue is composed of vessel elements, tracheids, and parenchyma?
Which type of vascular tissue is composed of vessel elements, tracheids, and parenchyma?
What is the primary function of meristematic tissue in plant growth?
What is the primary function of meristematic tissue in plant growth?
Which of the following is a characteristic of dermal tissue (epidermal) in plants?
Which of the following is a characteristic of dermal tissue (epidermal) in plants?
What happens to cells once they differentiate from meristematic tissue?
What happens to cells once they differentiate from meristematic tissue?
Which type of plant tissue characteristically has small or absent vacuoles in its cells?
Which type of plant tissue characteristically has small or absent vacuoles in its cells?
What is the distinguishing feature of cells in meristematic tissue compared to permanent tissues?
What is the distinguishing feature of cells in meristematic tissue compared to permanent tissues?
Which type of plant tissue does not generally divide once formed?
Which type of plant tissue does not generally divide once formed?
What is the primary role of lateral meristems in plant development?
What is the primary role of lateral meristems in plant development?
What is the primary function of Collenchyma tissue in plants?
What is the primary function of Collenchyma tissue in plants?
Which type of tissue is characterized by having thick lignified walls and plays a key role in support and protection?
Which type of tissue is characterized by having thick lignified walls and plays a key role in support and protection?
In plants, which tissue is primarily involved in transporting photosynthetic products throughout the plant?
In plants, which tissue is primarily involved in transporting photosynthetic products throughout the plant?
What is the main function of Xylem tissue in plants?
What is the main function of Xylem tissue in plants?
Which type of tissue comprises cells that are dead at maturity, providing structural support due to their thick, lignified walls?
Which type of tissue comprises cells that are dead at maturity, providing structural support due to their thick, lignified walls?
What special adaptation increases the surface area for water and nutrient absorption in plants?
What special adaptation increases the surface area for water and nutrient absorption in plants?
Which part of the plant reduces water loss via transpiration by having a waxy layer known as the cuticle?
Which part of the plant reduces water loss via transpiration by having a waxy layer known as the cuticle?
What is the primary feature of Parenchyma cells in plants?
What is the primary feature of Parenchyma cells in plants?
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