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Where is apical meristem found?
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Solution
- The apical meristem occurs at the root and stem tips.
- The shoot-apical meristem is found in parts of the plant that require rapid growth. It is found at the tip of the stem, branches, and roots.
- The apical meristem appears as a very dense group of undifferentiated cells. Different parts of the plant arise from these undifferentiated cells.
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