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A [[meristem]] is a part of a plant containing [[Unidifferentiated Cell|undifferentiated]] [[Stem Cell|stem cells]] at [[root]] and [[shoot]] tips that can divide to produce [[Specialised Cell|specialised cells]].
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A [[meristem]] is [[plant]] [[tissue]] containing [[Unidifferentiated Cell|undifferentiated]] [[Stem Cell|stem cells]] at [[root]] and [[shoot]] tips that can divide to produce [[Specialised Cell|specialised cells]].
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===About the Meristem===
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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.
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: [[Cell (Biology)|Cells]] in the [[meristem]] are affected by [[Plant Hormones|plant hormones]] like [[Auxin|auxin]] and [[gibberellin]].

Revision as of 15:47, 4 November 2018

Key Stage 4

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.