$(a)$ Differentiate between meristematic and permanent tissues in plants.
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$(c)$ Name any two simple and two complex permanent tissues in plants.
$(b)$ Define the process of differentiation.
$(c)$ Name any two simple and two complex permanent tissues in plants.
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$(b)$ The process by which cells derived from meristematic tissue take up a permanent shape, size, and function, thereby losing their ability to divide, is called differentiation.
$(c)$ Simple permanent tissues: Parenchyma, Collenchyma, or Sclerenchyma (any two).
Complex permanent tissues: Xylem and Phloem.
| Meristematic tissue | Permanent tissue |
| $1.$ Cells of this tissue divide throughout their life. | $1.$ They lose the ability to divide to take up specific functions. |
$(b)$ The process by which cells derived from meristematic tissue take up a permanent shape, size, and function, thereby losing their ability to divide, is called differentiation.
$(c)$ Simple permanent tissues: Parenchyma, Collenchyma, or Sclerenchyma (any two).
Complex permanent tissues: Xylem and Phloem.
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