Question

Assertion Permanent tissue is composed of mature cells.
Reason Meristematic tissue is a group of actively dividing cells.
A. If both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
B. If both Assertion and Reason are true, but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion.
C. If Assertion is true, but Reason is false.
D. If Assertion is false, but Reason is true.

Answer 1

Correct Answer - B
A meristematic tissue is a group of cells that are in a continuous state of division or retain their power of division. Permanent complete growth, have assumed a definite shape, size and function and have temporarily or permanently lost the power of division.