Life: The Science of Biology 11th Edition

Published by W. H. Freeman
ISBN 10: 1-31901-016-4
ISBN 13: 978-1-31901-016-4

Chapter 33 - The Plant Body - 33.3 - Meristems Build a Continuously Growing Plant - 33.3 Recap - Learning Outcomes - Page 731: 2

Answer

The root apical meristem is an area at the tip of a root where all primary root tissues are derived. The growth and metabolism of the root is driven by photosynthesis that occurs in the leaves.

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The root apical meristem is an area at the tip of a root where all primary root tissues are derived. The growth and metabolism of the root is driven by photosynthesis that occurs in the leaves.
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