Distinguish between meristematic tissue and permanent tissue
Differences between meristematic tissue and permanent tissue:
| Meristematic tissue | Permanent tissue |
|---|---|
| * Cells are small, spherical or polygonal and undifferentiated. | * Cells are large and differentiated. |
| * Vacuoles are nearly absent. | * Large central vacuole present. |
| * Intercellular spaces are absent. | * Intercellular spaces are often present. |
| * Cell wall of cells is thin and elastic. | * Cell wall of cells is thin or thick. |
| * Nucleus is large and prominent. | * Nucleus is less conspicuous. |
| * Cells are living. | * Cells may be living or dead. |
| * Provides growth to the plant. | * Provides protection, support, conduction, photosynthesis, and storage for the plant. |