Meristem Tissue

• What are meristem stems?


  Regions of tissue containing undifferentiated stem cells
• What does the term "stem" refer to in the context of meristem cells?


  It refers to the start of something, not the stem of a plant
• What is the primary function of meristem cells?


  They rapidly divide and can differentiate into required cell types
• Can meristem cells differentiate into any type of plant cell?


  Yes, they can differentiate into any type of plant cell
• Give an example of a cell type that meristem cells can differentiate into.


  Root hair cell
• What are two other examples of cell types that meristem cells can differentiate into?


  Guard cell and palisade cell
• Where is meristem tissue found in plants?


  In the roots and shoots
• Why is meristem tissue important for plants?


  It is responsible for plant growth
• At what specific locations in plants is meristem tissue found?


  At the growing tips of shoots and roots
• What is the role of meristem cells in plant growth?


  • Rapidly divide
  • Differentiate into various cell types
  • Allow for growth in roots and shoots
• What features are indicated by red areas in diagrams of plant growth?

  • Areas containing meristem cells
  • Locations of active growth
  • Found in roots and shoots
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