Question

Justify the following statement with suitable reason: a) Meristematic cells have prominent nucleus, dense cytoplasm but lack vacuole. b) Absence of intercellular spaces in sclerenchyma tissue. c) While chewing pear fruit we have a crispy and granular feeling. d) Branches of tree moves and bend freely in a high wind velocity. e) It is difficult to pull the husk of the coconut.

Answer 1

Explanation:

Meristematic cells are continuously dividing cells so they have a prominent nucleus and dense cytoplasm. But since these cells do not store food material or waste materials, they lack vacuole. Sclerenchyma cells have lignified cell walls which makes them compact and leaves no intercellular spaces.