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Which of the following statements about meristematic tissues in plants is correct?

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These are dead tissues and form wood
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They provide flexibility to plant due to their thickened walls
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These are present in bark of a tree only
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Growth occours in plants due to division of cells of these tissues
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The correct option is D Growth occours in plants due to division of cells of these tissues
Meristematic tissues are the tissues present in most plants. They contain undifferentiated meristematic cells. They are found in areas of the plant where growth can take place. They differentiate into various organs of the plant. Plant grows due to division of cells of these tissues.
Thus, the correct answer is 'Growth occurs in plants due to division of cells of these tissues.'

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