Mention the main characteristic features of meristematic tissues. Where do we find
such tissues in plants? Give the function of meristematic tissue
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Meristematic tissue has a number of defining features, including small cells, thin cell walls, large cell nuclei, absent or small vacuoles, and no intercellular spaces. We can find meristematic tissue on root and shoot apex so also known as root apical meristem and shoot apical meristem.
Function of meristematic tissue
primary meristematic tissue helps the plant increase in length or vertical growth, meaning it helps the plant grow up toward the sun and down into the soil. Secondary meristematic tissue helps the plant increase the girth or lateral growth of its stems, branches, and roots.
Answer:
Meristematic tissues consists of actively dividing cells.
This tissue helps in growth of the plant.
These are the main characteristics.
Meristematic tissues are mainly found in the stems,branches i.e, in the growing parts of the plant.
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