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What is the main function of meristematic tissue in plants?
What is the main function of meristematic tissue in plants?
- Producing new cells at root and shoot tips (correct)
- Storing water and minerals
- Supporting the plant structure
- Conducting photosynthesis
Where is the meristematic tissue primarily found?
Where is the meristematic tissue primarily found?
- In the leaves of a plant
- In the flower petals
- In the stem's outer bark
- In the root and shoot tips (correct)
Which type of tissue is responsible for growth in length and thickness of a plant?
Which type of tissue is responsible for growth in length and thickness of a plant?
- Ground tissue
- Meristematic tissue (correct)
- Dermal tissue
- Vascular tissue
What distinguishes meristematic cells from other plant cells?
What distinguishes meristematic cells from other plant cells?
Which stage of a plant's development features meristematic tissue?
Which stage of a plant's development features meristematic tissue?
What is the primary role of meristematic tissue in a plant's overall development?
What is the primary role of meristematic tissue in a plant's overall development?
What is the main function of meristematic tissue in a plant?
What is the main function of meristematic tissue in a plant?
Where can meristematic tissue be primarily found in a plant?
Where can meristematic tissue be primarily found in a plant?
What distinguishes meristematic cells from other plant cells?
What distinguishes meristematic cells from other plant cells?
Which type of plant tissue is responsible for rapid growth in length and thickness?
Which type of plant tissue is responsible for rapid growth in length and thickness?
What happens when the embryo in a seed begins to grow?
What happens when the embryo in a seed begins to grow?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of meristematic tissue?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of meristematic tissue?
Study Notes
Cell Structure and Function
- A cell is the basic structural and functional unit of life in all living beings.
- In multicellular organisms, cells with similar structure and functions are grouped together to form tissues.
Plant Tissues
- Plant tissues are divided into two types based on the stages of development of their cells and the functions they perform.
Meristematic Tissue
- Meristematic tissue is a group of actively dividing cells found in the growing parts of a plant.
- It is characterized by small, thin-walled cells with a large nucleus, full of cytoplasm, and dividing rapidly and continuously.
- Meristematic tissue is found in root and shoot tips, where growth in length and thickness of a plant occurs.
- The main function of meristematic tissue is to produce new cells at the root and shoot tips and build up plant body in length and thickness.
Characteristics of Meristematic Tissue
- Cells are small and thin-walled.
- Cells have a large nucleus.
- Cells are full of cytoplasm.
- Cells divide rapidly and continuously.
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Description
Learn about the types of plant tissues and their functions in this chapter. Explore the different groups of cells that make up these tissues in plants.
