Describe the location and function of meristematic tissues in plants. How do they contribute to plant growth?
BiologyClass 9CBSEAnswered 13 May 2026
Answer
Meristematic tissues are located at specific growing regions of the plant, such as the tips of roots and shoots (apical meristems), and in the cambium layer (lateral meristems). Their primary function is continuous cell division, leading to the formation of new cells. This cell division is responsible for the growth in length (primary growth) and growth in girth (secondary growth) of the plant.
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