Question

Given below are the characteristics of meristematic tissue –

(i) They are made of cells with thick cell wall and prominent nuclei.

(ii) They are differentiated tissues that have the ability to grow.

(iii) They are responsible for the growth of the plant.

(iv) They have thin cellulosic cell wall and dense cytoplasm.

Which of the above characteristic(s) best suits to meristematic tissue?

a. Only i

b. Both i and iii

c. Only iv

d. Both iii and iv​

Answer 1

Answer:

d) both iii and iv

Explanation:

option d

Answer 2

The correct option is- d. Both iii and iv.

Characteristics of meristematic tissue-

1. The meristematic tissue consists of actively dividing compactly arranged cells with a thin cell wall. The cell wall is made up of cellulose.
2. The meristematic cells have a large nucleus and dense cytoplasm with undeveloped endoplasmic reticulum and mitochondria.
3. Meristematic tissue contains undifferentiated cells and is involved in the primary and secondary growth of plants.
4. It helps in the formation of buds, shoot tip, root tip etc.