Asked by Thanh Huy?n on May 21, 2024

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The stem apical meristem gives rise to:

A) leaf primordia.
B) lateral meristems.
C) root caps.
D) root hairs.
E) cork cells.

Stem Apical Meristem

A region at the tip of a plant stem where cells are undifferentiated and capable of division, contributing to the lengthwise growth of the plant.

Lateral Meristems

Plant tissue responsible for growth in thickness or girth in a maturing plant, found in the cambium and producing cells that differentiate into various tissues.

Leaf Primordia

Embryonic tissues at the tips of plant shoots that develop into leaves.

  • Acknowledge the critical role and specific site of meristematic tissue in plant biology.
  • Explain the process of primary and secondary growth in plants and their outcomes.
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Markyah CooperMay 27, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
The stem apical meristem is responsible for the vertical growth of plants and gives rise to leaf primordia, which are the early stages of leaf development.