Chhattisgarh PMT Chhattisgarh PMT Solved Paper-2005

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    A group of cells alike in forms, function and origin is called

    A)  organ                                  

    B)  organelle

    C)  tissue                                  

    D)  None of these

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

    Tissue can be defined as a group of similar or dissimilar cells of common origin that perform or help to perform a common function. The cells constituting a tissue are connected together by plasmodesmata for proper coordination amongst them. The term tissue was coined by N Grew, (1682). Tissue can be conveniently grouped in two headings- (i) Meristematic tissues are found in growing regions of plants and plants grow by these tissues. (ii) Permanent tissues are formed as a result of  division   and   differentiation   in meristematic tissues.


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