Plant Tissues — Meristematic
Meristematic tissue is plant tissue made of actively dividing cells that help the plant grow.
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Teacher explanation
Meristematic cells are found in growing regions. Apical meristem increases length, lateral meristem increases girth, and intercalary meristem helps regrowth near nodes or leaf bases, especially in grasses.
Example
The root tip has apical meristem, which helps roots grow deeper into the soil.
Simple analogy
Tip means length; side means thickness; node means regrowth.
Common confusion
Students often write that all meristems increase only height, but lateral meristem increases thickness.
Exam tip
Always mention location with function: apical at tips, lateral at sides, intercalary near nodes or leaf base.
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