Question

What are Meristematic tissues.
Why are they called dividing tissues?

Answer 1

Explanation:

Meristematic tissue or meristems, as they are also called are tissues that have the ability to enlarge, stretch and differentiate into other types of cells as they mature. The cells of this tissue are generally young and immature, with the power of continuous division. Meristematic cells are all living cells.

Answer 2

Answer:

The meristem is a type of tissue that occurs in plants. It consists of undifferentiated cells capable of cell division.

It is of three types :

1. Apical Meristem
2. Intercalary Meristem
3. Lateral Meristem

They are known as dividing cells because they divide further to make new plant cells