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Plant Tissues: Meristematic vs Permanent Tissues
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Plant Tissues: Meristematic vs Permanent Tissues

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Which type of tissue consists of cells that divide actively by mitosis to produce new cells?

  • Apical meristems
  • Intercalary meristems
  • Meristematic tissues (correct)
  • Permanent tissues
  • What is a distinguishing feature of meristematic tissues compared to permanent tissues?

  • Presence of chloroplasts
  • Prominent intercellular spaces
  • Presence of small sized living cells (correct)
  • Large central vacuole in each cell
  • Where are apical meristems typically found in plants?

  • Internodes
  • Nodes
  • Shoot apex, root apex, and axillary buds (correct)
  • Stem regions
  • Which type of meristematic tissue is responsible for the increase in plant height?

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

    What is the main function of intercalary meristems in plants?

    <p>Increase the length of internodes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which feature is characteristic of meristematic tissues?

    <p>Distinct nucleus in each cell</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which region of the plant are lateral meristems usually found?

    <p>At the nodes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes meristematic tissues from permanent tissues in terms of cell division?

    <p>Active cell division by mitosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'No intercellular spaces or intercellular spaces are not prominent' is a feature associated with which type of plant tissue?

    <p>'Meristematic tissues'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'This tissue consists of small sized living cells' is a description that best fits which type of plant tissue?

    <p>'Meristematic tissues'</p> Signup and view all the answers

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