Why do meristematic cells need a high mitotic rate
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Meristematic cells need a high mitotic rate because they are responsible for plant growth.
What are meristematic cells?
- A large number of cells are present at the root and the shoot of plant cells are called meristematic cells.
- Meristematic cells are also known as stem cells because they are undifferentiated cells responsible for plant growth.
- These cells have distinguished characteristics such as thin cell walls, a well-organized and well-centered nucleus as well a small vacuole.
- Moreover, in meristematic cells, the process of mitosis takes place regularly an continuously.
- These cells are very significant for plant growth therefore, they need high mitotic pressure.
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