Question
Question: What happens to the cells formed by meristematic tissue?...
What happens to the cells formed by meristematic tissue?
Solution
Tissues that have reached full maturity and lost their ability to divide are known as permanent tissues. When meristematic tissues divide and differentiate, permanent tissues are created.
Types of permanent tissue-
Simple permanent tissues- further divided into parenchyma, collenchyma and sclerenchyma
Complex permanent tissues- further of two types xylem and phloem
Special tissues- they are of two main types laticiferous tissues and glandular tissues
Complete answer:
Meristematic tissue cells take on a specific function and lose their ability to divide. As a result, a permanent tissue is formed. The process of taking on a permanent shape, size, and function is known as differentiation.
Meristematic tissues are made up of live cells that come in a variety of forms. They have a big nucleus without a vacuole. There is no intercellular gap between the cells. Meristem refers to the area where these cells exist.
Meristematic tissue cells divide rapidly to generate specialised structures such as leaf and flower buds, root and shoot tips, and so on. These cells aid in the growth of the plant's length and width.
Additional information:
MERISTEMATIC TISSUE | PERMANENT TISSUE |
---|---|
They have the capacity to divide. | They do not possess the capacity to divide. |
Contains dense cytoplasm | May or may not contain cytoplasm |
They always have a prominent nucleus. | May or may not have a nucleus. |
Cell division occurs rapidly. | In this type of tissue cells do not divide. |
So, the correct answer is “Option A”.
Note:
Meristematic Tissue has four basic characteristics:
These tissues have the ability to regenerate themselves.
These tissues have a minimal number of vacuoles.
Meristematic tissue has a single nucleus that is big and conspicuous.
Meristematic tissues have a lot of cytoplasm and are made up of immature cells.