Which of the following characteristics is a defining feature of cells in the meristematic tissue?
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Correct answer: Dense cytoplasm and prominent nuclei
Meristematic cells are characterized by high metabolic activity, which requires dense cytoplasm and a large, prominent nucleus for rapid cell division. They typically lack large vacuoles and have thin primary cell walls to facilitate expansion.
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