Question

Difference between root apical meristem and shoot apical meristem

Answer 1

IN ROOT APICAL MERISTEM, CELLS ARE PRODUCED IN TWO DIRECTIONS.

IN SHOOT APICAL MERISTEM, CELLS ARE PRODUCED IN ONE DIRECTION.

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Answer 2

Answer:

Explanation:

shoot apical meristem:-

1. shoot apex is positively phototropic.
2. it is negatively geotrophic.
3. apical meristem in shoot apex is terminal in position.
4. it is protected by a crown of young leaves.
5. it possesses leaf primordial.
6. it is dome shaped.
7. cell is comparatively more differentiated in shoot apex.
8. it is comparatively long.

root apical meristem :-

1. it is negatively phototrophic.
2. it is positively geotrophic.
3. apical meristem in root apical meristem is sub-terminal due to presence of root cap.
4. it is protected by root cap.
5. leaf primordial are absent.
6. it is hemispherical or cup-shaped.
7. cells are comparatively less differentiated.
8. it is comparatively short.

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