Plant Tissues

Meristematic tissues are composed of embryonic, undifferentiated cells capable of active cell division. They have no intercellular space, thin walls, and dense cytoplasm. Cell division occurs when the plant is in the embryonic stage, and it becomes restricted as the cells grow and specialize.

The two major categories of tissues in plants are meristematic tissues and permanent tissues.

Permanent tissues are composed of more mature, differentiated cells. They have intercellular space, thicker walls, and less dense cytoplasm. These tissues are responsible for the overall structure and function of the plant.

<p>Apical meristems are responsible for the increase in the length of the plant body. They are located at the growing tips of the roots and stems.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Cell division becomes restricted as the cells in meristematic tissues grow and specialize.</p> Signup and view all the answers