function of meistamatic tissues 5 points
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Explanation:
Meristematic tissues are responsible for plant growth. They are present at the tips of roots,stem and branches.The cells present in these tissues constantly divide to produce new cells.
The cells actively divided
Soak some green gram seeds overnight in water and then keep them on soaked cotton in a petridish. After two or three days,you will see white sprouts coming out of the seeds.Observe these daily,they grow very fast.Their root tip consists of meristematic tissues which help in their growth.
(iii) Main function of Meristematic tissue is:
Meristematic tissues are found at all growing points in a plant, like the tip of roots,stems and branches,where growth in length occurs.The growth in the thickness of stem is also due to meristematic tissue.