Plant Stem Cells Flashcards

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What is a meristem?

A plant tissue containing stem cells that divide to make new plant cells.

Where are meristems found in a plant?

At the tips of the roots and shoots.

What is the function of meristem cells in a plant?

They divide by mitosis and differentiate into any type of plant cell, so the plant can grow.

True or false? A plant can produce new stem cells in its meristems throughout its life.

True. Meristems keep dividing, so plants can grow and make new cells for as long as they live.