Which type of plant tissue is composed of actively dividing cells and is responsible for the primary growth of the plant?
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Correct answer: Meristematic tissue
Meristematic tissues consist of undifferentiated cells that continuously divide to produce new cells. They are found in growing regions like the tips of roots and shoots, facilitating the plant's increase in length and girth.
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