Question

Assertion (A): All the plant tissues divide throughout their life. 1

Reason (R) : Meristematic tissues are localised in certain regions.​

Answer 1

The assertion is not correct whereas the reason is correct.

Explanation:

• Not all plant tissues divide throughout their life, there are some plant tissues that divide through their life. Hence, the assertion is not correct.
• The plant tissues that divide throughout their lives can do so because meristematic tissues are present on the tips of these tissues such as meristematic tissues are present on the tips of roots and stems.
• Hence, the reason is correct.