GCSE Combined Science (AQA)

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Meristem Tissue

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Organisation Plant Tissues, Organs and Systems

Meristem Tissue

1:10 Xylem, Phloem and Meristem Tissue
Spec 4.2.3.1
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  • Me stems are regions of tissue containing undifferentiated stem cells.
  • The term "STEM" refers to the start of something, not the stem of a plant.
  • These cells can rapidly divide and differentiate into required cell types, facilitating plant growth.
  • Me stem cells in mes stem tissue can become any type of plant cell throughout the plant's life.
  • Examples of cells they can differentiate into include root hair cells, guard cells, or palisade cells.
  • Mes stem tissue is crucial for plant growth and is found in the roots and shoots.
  • This tissue is located at the growing tips of shoots and roots in plants.

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