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Tissues
Tissues
Class-9B
By :- Aarush & Mariya
What Is A Tissue ?
Plants Animal
Most of the tissue contain dead cells Living Cells & Need More Energy
& need less energy Uniform Growth
The growth in plants is limited to a There is no difference between
certain region. dividing & non-dividing tissues in
Some tissues in plant divide animals.
throughout their dividing capacity Local
Sedentary
Plant
Tissue
Dividing Non-
Dividing
Dividing
Tissue
Meristematic Tissues
What is Meristematic Tissue ?
Tissues made up of actively dividing cells are called meristematic tissues
or meristems. Meristematic tissues are responsible for plant growth. They are
present at the tips of roots, stem and branches. The cells present in these
tissues constantly divide to produce new cells.
Meristematic Tissue
Apical Meristem
Located At Roots And Shoot Tips
Help To Increase The Length
Lateral Meristem
Lateral Means ‘Side To Side’
Located At Girth
Intercalary Meristem
Located At The Base Of Leaves Or The
Internodes
Helps To Grow Twigs Into Branches
Tissue Cells Filled With Cytoplasm
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