3.2.1.1 - Types of Meristematic Tissue
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What type of meristematic tissue is found at the tips of roots and shoots?
💡 Hint: Think about where plant growth happens.
Which meristematic tissue allows plants to increase their girth?
💡 Hint: Consider the sides of the stem.
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What is the function of the apical meristem?
💡 Hint: Think about where the plant grows taller.
True or False: Lateral meristem increases the length of the plant.
💡 Hint: Reflect on the different types of growth.
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Assess the implications for a tree if it only had apical meristem and lacked lateral and intercalary meristems.
💡 Hint: Consider how stability affects trees in environments with weather changes.
Investigate how different types of plants utilize meristematic tissues effectively.
💡 Hint: Which plants do you see regrowing quickly or having thick trunks?
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