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Q: Which cells give rise to various organs of the plant and keep the plant growing?
  • A. Permanent
  • B. Dermal
  • C. Meristematic
  • D. Mature
Correct Answer: Option C - Meristematic Tissue or simply meristems are tissue in which the cells remain forever young and divide actively throughout the life of the plant. The plant has four kind of meristems, the apical meristem and three types of lateral - vascular cambium, cork cambium and intercalary meristem. The meristematic tissue divide actively to form specialized structure such as buds of leaves and flowers, tips of roots and shoots etc. These cells increase the length and girth of the plant.
C. Meristematic Tissue or simply meristems are tissue in which the cells remain forever young and divide actively throughout the life of the plant. The plant has four kind of meristems, the apical meristem and three types of lateral - vascular cambium, cork cambium and intercalary meristem. The meristematic tissue divide actively to form specialized structure such as buds of leaves and flowers, tips of roots and shoots etc. These cells increase the length and girth of the plant.

Explanations:

Meristematic Tissue or simply meristems are tissue in which the cells remain forever young and divide actively throughout the life of the plant. The plant has four kind of meristems, the apical meristem and three types of lateral - vascular cambium, cork cambium and intercalary meristem. The meristematic tissue divide actively to form specialized structure such as buds of leaves and flowers, tips of roots and shoots etc. These cells increase the length and girth of the plant.