The tissue that is actively dividing to provide plant growth and repair is called

The tissue that is actively dividing to provide plant growth and repair is called

• A. Meristematic Tissue
• B. Dermal Tissue
• C. Ground Tissue
• D. Vascular Tissue

Answer: (A)

Growth and repair in plants come from meristematic tissue, which contains cells that divide actively. These cells are small, undifferentiated, and have large nuclei, making mitosis frequent. As they divide, new cells are produced and then differentiate into the various tissues that the plant needs, enabling growth in length at the tips (apical growth) and, in some plants, girth increase through lateral meristems. Dermal tissue forms the protective outer layer (epidermis) rather than driving new growth. Ground tissue handles photosynthesis, storage, and support, while vascular tissue transports water, nutrients, and sugars. Since meristematic tissue is the source of new cells, it is the tissue responsible for growth and repair.

Growth and repair in plants come from meristematic tissue, which contains cells that divide actively. These cells are small, undifferentiated, and have large nuclei, making mitosis frequent. As they divide, new cells are produced and then differentiate into the various tissues that the plant needs, enabling growth in length at the tips (apical growth) and, in some plants, girth increase through lateral meristems. Dermal tissue forms the protective outer layer (epidermis) rather than driving new growth. Ground tissue handles photosynthesis, storage, and support, while vascular tissue transports water, nutrients, and sugars. Since meristematic tissue is the source of new cells, it is the tissue responsible for growth and repair.