Which statement about meristematic tissue is true?

A) It causes determinate growth in leaves and flowers.
B) It is found at the base of all stems and roots.
C) It is capable of continually dividing throughout the life of the plant.
D) Its cells differentiate soon after development.
E) Its cells are dead at functional maturity.

Meristematic Tissue

Plant tissue found in areas of growth that consists of undifferentiated cells capable of cell division.

Determinate Growth

Growth of limited duration, as for example, in flowers and leaves. Compare with indeterminate growth.

Functional Maturity

The stage at which an organism or system has reached the capacity to operate or function in all its intended aspects.