Question

Apical meristem is present in the tips of bud, root, and shoot. Justify the statement.

Answer 1

Yes, apical meristem are present in the tips of a bud, root and shoot.

Explanation:

• Meristem can be defined as the actively dividing cells of a plant.

• The apical meristem is a type of meristem which has the maximum dividing capacity.

• The apical meristematic cells are present in the tips of a plant's roots, shoots and leaves.

• It is due to the presence of these apical meristematic cells that the roots, shoots and leaves are the most growing part of a plant.