The correct option is (iii). Meristematic cells have thin walls, dense cytoplasm and a large prominent nucleus. These features support rapid cell division, active metabolism and continuous growth, allowing plants to increase in length, girth and regeneration.
Meristematic tissues divide repeatedly. What property of their cells allows them to do this? (i) They have thick walls for protection. (ii) They contain large vacuoles that store nutrients. (iii) They have thin walls, dense cytoplasm and large prominent nucleus. (iv) They are functionally differentiated cells.
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