Answer:
(a) The basic differences between meristematic and
permanent tissues of plants are tabulated below
(b) Cells derived from the division of meristematic
tissues take up specific roles and gradually lose their ability to divide.
Thus, they form permanent tissue. The process by which the cells divide
meristematically to take a permanent shape, size and function is called
differentiation.
(c) Two simple permanent tissue in plants are parenchyma and collenchymas
while two complex permanent tissue in plants are xylem and phloem.
Meristematic tissue
Permanent
tissue
Its component cells are living, small, spherical or
polygonal and un-differentiated
Its components cells may be living or dead.
They are large, differentiated with different shapes.
Cytoplasm is dense and vacuoles are nearly absent as
they are metabolically active.
Large central vacuole occurs in living permanent cells
as, they are less metabolically active.
Intercellular spaces are absent.
Intercellular spaces are often present.
Cell wall of its cells is thin and elastic.
Cell wall of its cells may either thin or thick.
Nucleus of each cell of this tissue is large and
prominent.
Nucleus of each cell of this tissue is less conspicuous.
Its cells grow and divide regularly.
Its cells do not normally divide.
It is a simple tissue.
It can be simple, complex or specialized,
Cell organelles of its cells are simple
Cell organelles of its cells are well developed.
Cell of this tissue do not contain crystals and other
inclusions.
Cells of this tissue possess crystals and other
inclusions.
It provides growth to the plant.
It provides protection. Support, conduction
photosynthesis, storage, etc.
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