What is the name given to the specialised regions of active cell division in plants?
GeneralClass 12AllAnswered 27 Mar 2026
Answer
Solution:Meristems (or meristematic tissues)
Expanded Explanation: Meristems are regions of undifferentiated cells capable of continuous division (mitosis). Based on position, they are classified as:
- Apical meristems: At root and shoot tips (primary growth)
- Intercalary meristems: At leaf bases and internodes (grasses)
- Lateral meristems: Vascular cambium and cork cambium (secondary growth)
NEET Tip: Remember that meristems have thin cellulosic walls, dense cytoplasm, and prominent nuclei with no vacuoles.
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