Practice Meristematic Tissues (3.2.1) - Tissues: Plant and Animal Tissues

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Question 1.
What are meristematic tissues?
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Think about where plants grow.
Question 2.
Where is the apical meristem located?
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Consider the tops or ends of plants.
3Question 3.
Which type of meristematic tissue is found at the tips of roots and shoots?
- Apical
- Lateral
- Intercalary
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Think about where new growth happens.
4Question 4.
True or False: Lateral meristem is involved in primary growth.
- True
- False
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Consider what happens to a tree trunk.
Question 5.
If a plant's apical meristem was damaged, discuss the potential effects on the plant's growth.
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Consider how it would affect the plant's access to light.
Question 6.
Evaluate the importance of retaining intercalary meristems in monocotyledonous plants (grasses).
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Think about plants that can bounce back after being cut.

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