Question

what is called meristem

Answer 1

A tissue which divides through its life is called meristem .it is present in growing areas.

It is of three types:
1)Apical meristem
2)lateral meristem
3)Intercalary meristem

Answer 2

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=>> Meristem is a type of tissue present in all plants. The cells of meristematic tissues divide continuously and the plant grows in size , These cells are small in size.



=>> They are of three types- apical, intercalary and lateral meristem. Their functions are as follows:



=>> Apical meristem: They are present at the tips of stems, roots, and branches. They are responsible for the axial growth in a plant.

Intercalary meristem: They are present at the base of internodes, and are responsible for the growth of internodal region.

Lateral meristem: They are present on the lateral side of stems and roots. Lateral meristem is responsible for the radial growth of plants. Vascular cambium and cork cambium are examples of lateral meristem.

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