Life: The Science of Biology 11th Edition

Published by W. H. Freeman
ISBN 10: 1-31901-016-4
ISBN 13: 978-1-31901-016-4

Chapter 33 - The Plant Body - 33.3 - Meristems Build a Continuously Growing Plant - 33.3 Recap - Learning Outcomes - Page 731: 1

Answer

The apical meristem refers to undifferentiated meristematic tissue located in the buds in plants. This meristem triggers the growth of new cells at the root tips and forms new buds. Since the cells within the meristem remain undifferentiated, it is able to produce new leaves for years.

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The apical meristem refers to undifferentiated meristematic tissue located in the buds in plants. This meristem triggers the growth of new cells at the root tips and forms new buds. Since the cells within the meristem remain undifferentiated, it is able to produce new leaves for years.
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