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: Usually only [[Cell (Biology)|cells]] in the [[meristem]] can divide for the [[plant]] to [[Growth|grow]]. Other [[Cell (Biology)|cells]] can only elongate. | : Usually only [[Cell (Biology)|cells]] in the [[meristem]] can divide for the [[plant]] to [[Growth|grow]]. Other [[Cell (Biology)|cells]] can only elongate. | ||
| − | : [[Cell (Biology)|Cells]] in the [[meristem]] are affected by [[Plant | + | : [[Cell (Biology)|Cells]] in the [[meristem]] are affected by [[Plant Hormone|plant hormones]] like [[Auxin|auxin]] and [[gibberellin]]. |
Revision as of 16:32, 25 June 2019
Key Stage 4
A picture of a root tip with the meristem at the end coloured green with specialised cells behind it.
Meaning
A meristem is plant tissue containing undifferentiated stem cells at root and shoot tips that can divide to produce specialised cells.
About the Meristem
- Usually only cells in the meristem can divide for the plant to grow. Other cells can only elongate.
- Cells in the meristem are affected by plant hormones like auxin and gibberellin.