Explain the primary function of meristematic tissues in plants and describe their characteristics.
BiologyClass 9CBSEAnswered 13 May 2026
Answer
Meristematic tissues are responsible for the growth of plants. Their primary function is cell division, leading to the formation of new cells and tissues. Characteristics include small, spherical or oval cells, thin cell walls, dense cytoplasm, and prominent nuclei. They lack intercellular spaces and vacuoles, or have very small ones, as they are actively dividing.
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