{"id":226,"date":"2026-09-16T18:28:53","date_gmt":"2026-09-16T18:28:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/1stmaster.com\/education\/?p=226"},"modified":"2026-09-16T18:32:05","modified_gmt":"2026-09-16T18:32:05","slug":"meristematic-tissues-divide-repeatedly-what-property-of-their-cells-allows-them-to-do-this","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/1stmaster.com\/education\/meristematic-tissues-divide-repeatedly-what-property-of-their-cells-allows-them-to-do-this\/","title":{"rendered":"Meristematic tissues divide repeatedly. What property of their cells allows them to do this?"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"qa-collapse-block qa-collapse-block--question wp-block-qa-collapse-blocks-question\" data-word-limit=\"2500\" data-kind=\"question\" data-join-next=\"false\"><div class=\"qa-collapse-block__header\"><span class=\"qa-collapse-block__badge\">Question<\/span><span class=\"qa-collapse-block__number\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/div><div id=\"qa-collapse-content-1\" class=\"qa-collapse-block__full\">\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Meristematic tissues divide repeatedly. What property of their cells allows them to do this?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">(i) They have thick walls for protection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">(ii) They contain large vacuoles that store nutrients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">(iii) They have thin walls, dense cytoplasm and large prominent nucleus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">(iv) They are functionally differentiated cells.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><button class=\"qa-collapse-block__toggle\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"qa-collapse-content-1\" hidden>Show More<\/button><\/section>\n\n<section class=\"qa-collapse-block qa-collapse-block--answer wp-block-qa-collapse-blocks-answer\" data-word-limit=\"1500\" data-kind=\"answer\" data-join-next=\"false\"><div class=\"qa-collapse-block__header\"><span class=\"qa-collapse-block__badge\">Answer<\/span><span class=\"qa-collapse-block__number\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/div><div id=\"qa-collapse-content-2\" class=\"qa-collapse-block__full\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The correct answer is : <strong>(iii) They have thin walls, dense cytoplasm and large prominent nucleus.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Explanation<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Meristematic tissue is a tissue that is made up of actively dividing cells which continuously divide and help in the growth of the plant.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Reason:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Thin cell walls<\/strong> \u2192 <strong><mark style=\"color:#00d084\" class=\"has-inline-color\">It makes faster growth and division<\/mark><\/strong>. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Dense cytoplasm<\/strong> \u2192 <strong><mark style=\"color:#9b51e0\" class=\"has-inline-color\">It contains the cell organelles and materials needed for rapid cell division.<\/mark><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Large prominent nucleus<\/strong> \u2192<strong> <mark style=\"color:#ff6900\" class=\"has-inline-color\">It helps in faster cell division and other activities.<\/mark><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Very small or no vacuoles<\/strong> \u2192<mark style=\"color:#f78da7\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><strong>Inside the cell, most of the cell space is occupied by cytoplasm and nucleus.<\/strong><\/mark><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Functions of Meristematic Tissue<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Increase in length<\/strong> \u2013 <mark style=\"color:#cf2e2e\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><strong>Apical meristem<\/strong><\/mark> which increases the length of roots and shoots.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Increase in girth<\/strong> \u2013 <mark style=\"color:#fcb900\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><strong>Lateral meristem<\/strong><\/mark> responsible for increases the thickness or girth of stems and roots.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Regrowth after cutting or breaking<\/strong> \u2013 <strong><mark style=\"color:#00d084\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Meristematic cells divide and help in the formation of new tissues which allows plants to grow again after cutting or injury.<\/mark><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n<\/div><button class=\"qa-collapse-block__toggle\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"qa-collapse-content-2\" hidden>Show More<\/button><\/section>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"853\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/1stmaster.com\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Meristematic-tissues-divide-repeatedly.-What-property-of-their-cells-allows-them-to-do-this-853x1024.webp\" alt=\"Meristematic tissues divide repeatedly. What property of their cells allows them to do this\" class=\"wp-image-230\" srcset=\"https:\/\/1stmaster.com\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Meristematic-tissues-divide-repeatedly.-What-property-of-their-cells-allows-them-to-do-this-853x1024.webp 853w, https:\/\/1stmaster.com\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Meristematic-tissues-divide-repeatedly.-What-property-of-their-cells-allows-them-to-do-this-250x300.webp 250w, https:\/\/1stmaster.com\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Meristematic-tissues-divide-repeatedly.-What-property-of-their-cells-allows-them-to-do-this-768x922.webp 768w, https:\/\/1stmaster.com\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Meristematic-tissues-divide-repeatedly.-What-property-of-their-cells-allows-them-to-do-this.webp 1145w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 853px) 100vw, 853px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"853\" height=\"1024\" 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https:\/\/1stmaster.com\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/meristematic-tissues-divide-repeatedly-what-property-of-their-cells-allows-them-to-do-this.webp 1145w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 853px) 100vw, 853px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"class9-meristem\">\n\n  <div class=\"c9-title\">\n    <div class=\"c9-tag\">CLASS 9 \u2022 BIOLOGY<\/div>\n    <h2>Why do Meristematic Cells Divide Repeatedly?<\/h2>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <!-- MAIN CELL -->\n  <div class=\"c9-scene\">\n\n    <div class=\"c9-caption\">MERISTEMATIC CELL<\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"c9-cell\" id=\"mainCell\">\n\n      <!-- Cell wall -->\n      <div class=\"c9-wall\">\n\n        <!-- Cytoplasm -->\n        <div class=\"c9-cytoplasm\">\n\n          <!-- Cytoplasm dots -->\n          <i class=\"dot d1\"><\/i>\n          <i class=\"dot d2\"><\/i>\n          <i class=\"dot d3\"><\/i>\n          <i class=\"dot d4\"><\/i>\n          <i class=\"dot d5\"><\/i>\n\n          <!-- Nucleus -->\n          <div class=\"c9-nucleus\">\n            <div class=\"c9-nucleolus\"><\/div>\n          <\/div>\n\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n    <!-- PROPERTY 1 -->\n    <div class=\"c9-point point1\">\n      <div class=\"c9-arrow\">\u2199<\/div>\n      <div class=\"c9-text\">\n        <b>Thin cell wall<\/b>\n        <span>Helps the cell grow easily<\/span>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <!-- PROPERTY 2 -->\n    <div class=\"c9-point point2\">\n      <div class=\"c9-text\">\n        <b>Dense cytoplasm<\/b>\n        <span>Supports active cell activities<\/span>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"c9-arrow\">\u2198<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <!-- PROPERTY 3 -->\n    <div class=\"c9-point point3\">\n      <div class=\"c9-arrow\">\u2193<\/div>\n      <div class=\"c9-text\">\n        <b>Large prominent nucleus<\/b>\n        <span>Controls cell activities<\/span>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n  <\/div>\n\n\n  <!-- DIVISION -->\n  <div class=\"c9-division\">\n\n    <div class=\"division-title\">\n      <span>ACTIVE CELL DIVISION<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"division-animation\">\n\n      <div class=\"division-cell original\">\n        <div class=\"division-nucleus\"><\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"division-arrow\">\u2192<\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"new-cells\">\n\n        <div class=\"division-cell\">\n          <div class=\"division-nucleus\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"division-cell\">\n          <div class=\"division-nucleus\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n      <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"repeat-text\">\n      <span>DIVIDE<\/span>\n      <strong>\u2192<\/strong>\n      <span>NEW CELLS<\/span>\n      <strong>\u2192<\/strong>\n      <span>DIVIDE AGAIN<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n\n  <\/div>\n\n\n  <!-- SIMPLE CONCLUSION -->\n  <div class=\"c9-result\">\n\n    <div class=\"result-icon\">\u2713<\/div>\n\n    <div>\n      <b>So, they can divide repeatedly.<\/b>\n      <p>Thin walls + dense cytoplasm + prominent nucleus<\/p>\n    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