cell growth and differntiation

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what does the 3 plant growth process include: 
cell division (mitosis)
cell elongation (increase in length)
cell differentiation (specialisation)
where does the cell division (mitosis) occur? 
in the meristem.
what are stem cells? 
stem cells are undifferentiated (non-specialised) cells that all other specialised cells come from. they can divide many times and produce cells which can differentiate into any kind of specialised cells
what does cell division(mitosis) occur in plants  
meristems
where are meristems found?
in the tips of roots and shoots
as meristem cell divide what do they produce? 
new cells that have an increased height (length of roots)
what is cell elongation?  
cell elongation is the process where a cell grows longer by expanding its size, usually through water absorption and loosening of the cell wall.
after cells elongate what happens next?  
the cells differentiate to form specialised cells
what is the formula to measure plant growth  
final value - starting value / starting value x100
What do specialised cells in a plant include? 
palisade cells (carry out photosynthesis)
root hair cells (absorb water and mineral ions)
phloem cells (Phloem cells transport food (sugar) in plants as sucrose)
xylem cells (transport water and dissolved minerals around the plant)
what are palisade cells functions?
palisade cells function is to carry out photosynthesis
what are root hair cells function?
root hair cells function is to absorb water and mineral ions
what are phloem cells function?
phloem cells function is to transport food (sugar) in plants as sucrose
what are xylem cells functions?
xylem cells function is to transport water and dissolved miners around the plant
Why is cell differentiation important in the development of specialised cells?
Cell differentiation is important because it enables cells to become specialized for specific functions, allowing the organism to grow and function properly.