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Meristematic tissue in plants is responsible for
AStorage of food reserves in roots and seeds
BCell division and growth at active regions
CTransport of water from roots to leaves
DProtection of the plant from infections
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Cell division and growth at active regions
1. The chapter section 3.2 names meristem as a dividing tissue.
2. It sits at root and shoot tips (apical) or between bark and wood (cambium).
3. Its cells divide actively and add new cells.
4. So meristem powers growth.
_Source: Selina Concise Biology Class 9, Ch 3 Tissues, Plant and Animal Tissues (Mistral OCR'd PDF), section 3.2 meristem_
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