Question

what is meristematic tissue ? give its types and functions

Answer 1

Meristematic tissues are cells or group of cells that have the ability to divide. These tissues in a plant consist of small, densely packed cells that can keep dividing to form new cells. Meristems give rise to permanent tissues and have the following characteristics:

the cells are small

the cells walls are thin

cells have large nuclei

vacuoles are absent or very small

there are no intercellular spaces

Answer 2

meristematic tissues are the one that have dense cytoplasm and thin cell wall. these cells grow rapidly and mature so as to form layers.
types: apical =tips of root and shoot system
lateral: increases the girth
intercalary : at the nodes