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Sources of Plant Stem Cells

OCR AS-level BiologyCell DivisionLesson 28 of 31

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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totipotent
Describes a stem cell that can differentiate into any type of cell, including extra-embryonic tissue.

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