Question

4.Where is apical meristem found?​

Answer 1

The root apical meristem, or root apex, is a small region at the tip of a root in which all cells are capable of repeated division and from which all primary root tissues are derived. The root apical meristem is protected as it passes through the soil by an outer region of living parenchyma cells called the root cap.

Answer 2

Required Answer:-

Apical meristem found in tip of roots and shoot of plant.

• It is also known as growing tip.
• It is responsible to forms buds on root and shoot and trigger the growth of new cells.
• It is one of the undifferentiated tissue.
• It results in primary growth (growth after germination of seed) of the plants. i.e. Height of the plant.
• It is also found in apices of leaves.
• It is responsible for lightening of roots and shoots of the plant.
• Primary growth is responsible due to apical meristem.