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Meristems |
Area of new cell growth |
Specialized zone |
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Differentiation |
Change in cell structure and function |
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Primary Growth |
Growth at end of shoots & roots |
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Secondary Growth |
The growth of secondary stems, branches and roots |
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Apical Meristems |
Meristems located at the ends of shoots and roots. |
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Cambium |
Lateral meristem. Thin sheath of dividing cells that produces the vascular cells. |
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Xylem |
Inside cambium. Conducts water, supports tree weight, stores carbohydrates, and defends against disease & decay. |
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Phloem |
Moves sugars. These transfers require energy. Composed of living cells. Outside the cambium. |
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