Which of the Following Statements About Meristems Is FALSE

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about meristems is FALSE?

• A) They are areas of rapid cell division in developing plants.
• B) They are present in roots.
• C) They are present in shoots.
• D) They are active throughout a plant's life.
• E) All the answers are true.

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Definitions:

Elastic Connective Tissue

Elastic connective tissue is a type of connective tissue composed of elastic fibers, allowing tissues like arteries and lungs to return to their original shape after stretching.

Pseudostratified Epithelium

A type of epithelium that appears to be stratified but is actually a single layer of cells with nuclei at various levels, giving the illusion of a multi-layered structure.

Cartilage

A flexible skeletal tissue of vertebrates; a type of connective tissue.

Nervous Tissue

A type of animal tissue specialized for transmitting electrical and chemical signals.