Sources of Plant Stem Cells
Plant stem cells are present in the meristematic tissue (meristems) of plants.
These meristems are on the growing tips of roots and shoots.

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Key terms in this lesson
- totipotent
- Describes a stem cell that can differentiate into any type of cell, including extra-embryonic tissue.
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