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

What is the main function of intercalary meristems in plants?

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

Which feature is characteristic of meristematic tissues?

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

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

<p>At the nodes (C)</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 (D)</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' (A)</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' (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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