Question

Assertion (A): New cells are always being added to the plant body by the activity of the meristem. 
Reason (R): The cells/tissues arising out of the same meristem have different structures at maturity.

• A. A and R are correct. R is the correct explanation of A
• B. A and R are correct. R is not the correct explanation of A
• C. A is correct but R is incorrect
• D. A is incorrect but R is correct

Hint:

In plant biology, understanding the role of meristems in growth can help predict how plants expand and regenerate damaged parts.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Both the assertion and reason are correct. The activity of meristematic cells indeed results in the addition of new cells to the plant body. However, the reason relates to the diversity in the structure of mature tissues, which is more about differentiation post cell division rather than the process of meristematically adding new cells.