Which one of the following statements about meristematic tissues in plants is correct ?
These are dead tissues and form wood
They provide flexibility to plant due to their thickened walls
These are present in the bark of a tree only
Growth occurs in plants due to division of cells of these tissues
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UPSC NDA-1 – 2018
– They are found in regions of active growth like root and shoot tips (apical meristems) and cambium layers (lateral meristems).
– Statement B is incorrect; meristematic cells have thin walls. Tissues like collenchyma provide flexibility due to thickened walls.
– Statement C is incorrect; meristematic tissues are found at various growing points, not just in the bark (though lateral meristems contribute to bark formation).