what is Apical meristem??
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Apical meristem, region of cells capable of division and growth in the root and shoot tips in plants. Apical meristems give rise to the primary plant body and are responsible for the extension of the roots and shoots.
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- it is situated at the growing tips of stems and roots i.e at the shoot and root Apex
- depending upon their occurrence at the root or shoot tip, they are called the root apical meristem or shoot apical meristem respectively
- these are also found at apices of the leaves
- it brings about be elongation of root and stem and hence results in an increase in the height of the plant , which is known as primary growth
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