Meristems Flashcards
1
Q
Where does plant growth only occur?
A
In areas called meristems
2
Q
What are meristems?
A
Sites where unspecialised cells are dividing by mitosis
3
Q
What do the cells then do?
A
- Differentiate
- Become specialised
4
Q
What are the two types of meristem?
A
Lateral
Apical
5
Q
What is lateral?
A
It leads to increased girth
6
Q
What is apical?
A
It leads to increased height and longer roots
7
Q
What happens if a plant remains unspecialised?
A
It can develop into any type of plant cell
8
Q
What do these cells allow?
A
Clones of plants with desirable features to be produced from cuttings
9
Q
What happens if the horomonal conditions in their environment change
A
The unspecialised plant cells can develops into other tissues and/or organs
