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8 Which of the following is the correct location of
lateral meristem in plants?
(a) A
(b) B

(c) C
(d) Both A and C

9 The growth in plants is
(a) Limited to certain regions
(b) Uniforms in all parts
(c) Limited to top region
(d) Limited to roots only
10 The basic principle based on which we can categorise plant tissues as
meristematic and permanent is
(a) Capacity to do photosynthesis
(b) Capacity to divide
(c) Capacity to locomote
(d) Complexity to perform a function

Subjective

1. What is a tissue? 1 E
2. What type of tissue is found at shoot apex? Name one more part of 1 E
the plant body where this type of tissue is found.
3. Why does an organism plant or animal, require different types of 1 Av
cells in the body?

4. Draw a diagrammatic labelled sketch of stem tip to show the location 3 Av
of meristematic tissue. Mention the function of meristematic tissue.
5. Cutting of rose is done timely in gardens but still it regains its length. 3 D
Give reason.
6. a. Old meristematic cells lose the capacity to divide and transform 3 D
into--------------------.
b. ---------------meristem is present at the apical or growing tips of
stems and roots.
c. Which process is followed bymeristematic tissue to form
permanent tissue?