What are the structural characteristics of a. Meristematic cells near root tip b. The cells in the elongation zone of the root

Structural characteristics of

a) Meristematic cells near the root tip:

• large nucleus

• rich protoplasm

• vacuoles are less in number

• cell wall is thin and made up of cellulose

• No intercellular spaces

This is an area of cell division.

b) The cells in the elongation zone of the root

• more number of vacuoles

• new cellulosic walls are deposited

• there is an increase in size

This is an area of cell elongation.