Question:
(a) Differentiate between meristematic and permanent tissues in plants
(b) Define the process of differentiation.
(c) Name any two simple and two complex permanent tissues in plants.
Solution:
(a) Differences between Meristematic and Permanent Tissues
(b) Differentiation: The process of loss of ability to divide and taking up a permanent shape, size, structure and fucntion by newly formed cells is called differentiation.
(c)
1. Simple Permanent Tissues : Parenchyma, Collenchyma, Sderenchyma.
2. Complex Permanent Tissues: Xylem, phloem.