Question: Name some plant or animal tissues in which mitosis can be observed.
I need to name about five but all I know is in meristematic tissues in plants..
please help me to name more!
Thanks...
Almost all animal tissues go through mitosis: skin, muscles, etc….
To identify additional plant or animal tissues in which mitosis can be observed, we'll explore beyond meristematic tissues in plants. There are various types of tissues where mitosis occurs. Here are five examples:
1. Stem cell populations: Stem cells in the human body undergo mitosis to replenish and repair damaged tissues. Areas like bone marrow, skin, and the lining of the intestines contain stem cells.
2. Epithelial tissues: These tissues line the surfaces and cavities of organs and are involved in functions such as secretion and absorption. Examples include the epithelial lining of the digestive tract and the respiratory system.
3. Blood-forming tissues: In the human body, mitosis occurs in tissues involved in blood cell production. The bone marrow is a key site for blood cell generation, where hematopoietic stem cells undergo mitosis to produce more specialized blood cells.
4. Root tips: In plants, the root tips contain cells that actively divide via mitosis to enable root growth. These apical meristems are responsible for root elongation.
5. Cambium: In woody plants like trees, the cambium tissue is responsible for producing new cells for secondary growth. The cells in the cambium undergo mitosis to generate xylem and phloem tissues, enabling the widening of stems and roots.
Remember, mitosis occurs in various tissues throughout the body, so there are many more examples beyond those listed above. Exploring specific organs and tissues will yield further examples of where mitosis occurs.