The process is called differentiation, where cells transition from meristematic to permanent tissues with distinct roles.
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Meristematic tissue’s primary function is to continuously produce new cells, which then undergo differentiation to form different types of permanent tissues in plants.
Differentiation leads to the formation of various types of permanent tissues in plants.
The process by which cells take on specific shapes
Meristematic cells lack vacuoles because they are very active and need more space for cytoplasm and organelles involved in cell division and growth. The characteristics of these cells include having a dense cytoplasm, thin cellulose walls, and prominent nuclei.