Morphology Of Flowering Plants Root Stem And Leaf Question 483
Question: Read the assertion and reason carefully:
Assertion : Permanent tissue is composed of mature cells. Reason : Meristematic tissue is a group of actively dividing cells.
Options:
A) If both the assertion and the reason are true and the reason is a correct explanation of the assertion
B) If both the assertion and reason are true but the reason is not a correct explanation of the assertion
C) If the assertion is true but the reason is false
D) If both the assertion and reason are false
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Answer:
Correct Answer: B
Solution:
A meristematic tissue is a group of cells.
That are in a continuous state of division or retain their power of division.
Permanent tissues are composed of mature cells that, after undergoing complete growth, have assumed a definite shape, size and function and have temporarily or permanently lost the power of division.