7 Questions
Which layers of the shoot apical meristem are referred to as 'Tunica'?
First and second layers
What happens when some of the meristematic cells divide in the shoot apical meristem?
One cell remains as meristematic cell, while the other differentiates to other cell types
What is the function of the root cap in the root apical meristem?
Protection
Which part of the root is related to the root apical meristem?
The mature part of the root
Which type of growth is associated with the primary growth of the plant body?
Upward and downward growth
What is the function of the vascular cambium?
To produce new conductive tissues
What is the characteristic of meristematic cells in the cambium?
They are smaller than the neighboring cells
Test your knowledge on the principles of plant physiology and the structure of the shoot apical meristem. Learn about the tunica and corpus layers and how meristematic cells divide to contribute to plant growth.
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