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What is the fate of the cells of a meristematic tissue?

  1. The cells grow, mature and live endlessly.

  2. The cells grow, matures are finally shed the tree.

  3. The cells grow, mature, take up a specific function and form a permanent tissue.

  4. The cells grow, mature, take up a specific function and form a tree trunk.
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Explanation

Meristematic cells are undifferentiated cells capable of continuous division. Once they stop dividing, they undergo differentiation, where they grow and mature into specialized cells with specific functions. This process leads to the formation of permanent tissues such as parenchyma, xylem, or phloem.

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