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(a) Differentiate between meristematic and permanent tissues in plants.

(b) Define the process of differentiation.


(c) name any two simple and two complex permanent tissues in plants.

(a) Differences between Meristematic and Permanent tissues:

(b) The process of loss of ability to divide and taking up a permanent shape, size, structure and function by newly formed cells is called differentiation.


(c) (i) Simple permanent tissues. Parenchyma, collenchymas, sclerenchyma.


(ii) Complex permanent tissue. Xylem, Phloem


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