Question

Differentiate between meristematic and permanent tissue.

Answer 1

Growth in plants is largely restricted mainly on the roots and shoots and form primary tissues in the case of Meristematic tissues. In other cases it also occurs in between mature tissues. The cells in case of permanent tissues do not generally further divide. These tissues may have all cells similar or different in structure and function.

Complete answer-

Meristematic tissues	Permanently tissues
1. Meristematic tissues are those tissues in which growth is restricted to specialized regions of active cell divides.	2. Permanent tissues do not generally divide further.
2. Meristematic cell usually enlarges and gets differentiated into different types of cells when they mature.	2. Permanent tissues are non dividing cells that usually perform certain functions.
3. Meristematic tissues being dividing cells divide continuously till they lose the ability to divide.	3. Permanent tissues do not divide.
4. On basis of their division meristematic cell is further divided into apical meristems and intercalary meristem	4. They are of two types- simple and complex tissues.
5. Meristematic tissues usually form new tissues like dermal tissue, vascular tissues.	5. The main function of these cells is support, protections etc.

Note-**
A tissue is a group of cells having a common origin and usually perform a common function. A plant is made up of different kinds of tissues named, meristematic and permanent tissues based on whether the cells being formed are capable of division or not.