Plant Tissue Quiz: Meristematic Tissue
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What type of tissue in plants is responsible for growth through active cell division?

  • Permanent tissue
  • Meristematic tissue (correct)
  • Vascular tissue
  • Dermal tissue

Meristematic tissues contain large intercellular spaces.

False (B)

Who first used the term 'tissue' in plant anatomy?

N. Grew

Meristematic tissue consists of a group of __________ cells continuously undergoing division.

<p>immature</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the characteristics with meristematic tissue:

<p>Immature Cells = Undifferentiated cells that are actively dividing Cell Wall = Thin and flexible cellulosic cell walls Nucleus = Prominent, large nuclei Cytoplasm = Dense cytoplasm</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of meristem develops in the embryo?

<p>Promeristem (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Lateral meristem is responsible for primary growth in plants.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of meristem is found at the tips of roots and shoots?

<p>Apical Meristem</p> Signup and view all the answers

The _____ meristem is located between mature tissues and is responsible for growth between existing tissues.

<p>intercalary</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following types of meristem with their characteristics:

<p>Promeristem = Develops into primary meristem Apical Meristem = Located at root and shoot tips Secondary Meristem = Forms secondary tissues via redifferentiation Lateral Meristem = Responsible for lateral growth</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Plant Anatomy

The study of the internal structure of plants.

Plant Tissue

A group of plant cells with a similar origin and function.

Meristematic Tissue

Plant tissue with actively dividing cells, responsible for growth.

Meristems

Specialized regions in plants responsible for active cell multiplication.

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Undifferentiated Cells

Immature plant cells that haven't yet developed specialized functions.

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Primary Meristem

Develops from the promeristem and is responsible for the initial growth of plants, producing primary tissues.

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Secondary Meristem

Forms from re-differentiated primary tissues, causing the secondary growth and expansion of plants.

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Apical Meristem

Located at the tips of roots and shoots, responsible for primary plant growth.

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Intercalary Meristem

Found between mature tissues; responsible for growth between existing tissues, such as in grasses.

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Lateral Meristem

Causes the side growth of a plant, generating secondary tissues.

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