Chapter 9.1, Problem 1LO

Summary Introduction

To analyze:

The functions of meristematic tissue.

Introduction:

Meristematic tissues are a set of active cells that are in a constant state of division. Meristematic cells divide and form new specialized cells. These tissues are mostly found at the apices of root and shoot. They are characterized by the following properties:

• Living and thin-walled cells
• Vacuoles are few in number and of small size in nature
• Dense protoplasm and visible nuclei cells
• Cells shapes are spherical, oval, or polygonal
• They do not store reserve food material and are in an active state of metabolism.