NEET (Medical Exam) PREPARATION:-

BOTANY

Here some important topics will be covered from the chapter "Anatomy of flowering Plants". In NEET, Maximum number of questions are formed from this chapter under Botany section.

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Meristematic Tissues:
A meristematic tissue is a group of immature cells that are preparing to divide or are in continuous state of division. The basis function in the growing regions of plants. These are responsible for the formation of primary plant body and then its growth year by year.
For understanding the meristematic tissue, we should have the basic knowledge of growth in plants. Plant growth is unique because plants retain the capacity for unlimited growth throughout their life. And this capability of plants is due to the presence of continuously dividing meristematic tissue.
Meristems:
These are the areas of active cell division as the cells present in them keep on dividing to form other cells.
Classification of Meristems:
It can be divided on the basis of- 1) Origin and 2) Position
1. On the basis of origin in life of a plant:
(a) Primary Meristems: