plant stem cells Flashcards
1
Q
roots and buds contain what?
A
meristem tissues
2
Q
at any point in the life of the plant, what can the stem cells do at any point in the life of the plant?
A
differentiate
3
Q
what can we use meristem tissues for?
A
clone a rare plant to prevent extinction or produce cloned crop plants for farmers
4
Q
what is an example of a cloned crop plant?
A
plants that are resistant to disease
5
Q
what is differentiation?
A
cell changes to become specialised for its job
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