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प्रश्न
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Meristematic tissue
उत्तर
Meristematic tissue is present in specific parts of a plant, growth occurs in those parts only. Cells of meristematic tissue contain thick cytoplasm, a conspicuous nucleus and a thin cell wall and are compactly packed together. Vacuoles are usually absent in these cells. These cells are highly active. To bring about plant growth is the main function of meristematic tissue. According to the location, meristematic tissue is of three types as given below.
| Figure | Location | Function |
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Apical meristem: At the tip of the root and stem | Increases the length of the root and stem. |
| Intercalary meristem: At the base of the petiole of leaves and of branches. | Growth of branches, formation of leaves and flowers. | |
| Lateral meristem: Lateral sides of root and stem | Increases girth (diameter) of the root and stem. |
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Where is apical meristem found?
Which living material would you take to demonstrate meristematic tissue?
Write one main function of
(a) Apical meristem
(b) Lateral meristem
Which one of the following pairs is correctly matched?
Name the kind of tissue found at the tip of plant roots.
Name one place in living organisms where the following tissue is located:
Meristematic tissue
Define the following:
Meristematic tissue
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Meristematic tissues in plants are
Nervous tissue is not found in
Survival of plants in terrestrial environment has been made possible by the presence of
A meristematic tissue consists of ______.
What is plate meristem?
How many shoot apical meristems are likely to be present in a twig of a plant possessing, 4 branches and 26 leaves?
Vascular cambium is a ______.
Which one of the following cell types always divides by anticlinal cell division?
