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Understanding Meristem Tissue: Growth and Comparisons in Plants

This assignment explores the concept of meristem tissue in plants and parallels its location in humans. Meristem tissue is vital for growth, found in specific areas of plants like the tips of roots and stems. By drawing comparisons between plant tissue locations and potential sites in human anatomy, we enhance our understanding of growth mechanisms. If apical meristem cells in plants actively divide, they would promote vertical growth over a year. Similarly, lateral meristem activity leads to increased diameter, showcasing the dynamic nature of growth in both plants and hypothetical human meristems.

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Understanding Meristem Tissue: Growth and Comparisons in Plants

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  1. Analogy Assignment – 10 marks If you had meristem tissue where would your meristem tissue be? Why? Make comparisons to where the tissue is found in a plant. If your apical meristem cells were to start actively dividing today what do you think you would look like one year from now. What would happen if your lateral meristem cells started dividing? Explain your answer using what you know about plant growth.

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