Why do meristems have lots of ribosomes?

Meristems are cells that are constantly dividing and giving rise to new cells. They can be thought of stem cells in plants. Ribosomes are the main cell organelle required for protein synthesis. read more

Meristems are cells that are constantly dividing and giving rise to new cells. They can be thought of stem cells in plants. Ribosomes are the main cell organelle required for protein synthesis. The proteins are required for pretty much every important function in a cell including division of cells and formation of new cells. read more

Ribosomes are like this. They are found in the cytoplasm [cytoplasm: The living substance inside a cell (not including the nucleus).] and are the site of protein synthesis. They can only be seen using an electron microscope. read more

Meristematic cells do not undergo secondary thickening §. Cells contain dense granular cytoplasm §. Vacuole usually absent, if present very small §. Usually cells will be diploid §. Cells do not store reserve food materials §. Meristematic cells do not have ergastic substances §. Endoplasmic reticulum will be very less in the cells §. read more