The region of cell division
The region of cell elongation
The region of cell maturation
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Region of cell division
It is also known as the Apical meristem. it consists of meristematic cells.
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What are meristematic cells
They are cells capable of active division.
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Region of cell elongation
The cell are enlarged to their maximum size in this region. by stretching of their walls. This is done by the absorption of water and cellulose material in the cell.
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Region of cell maturation
The cells in this region, have attained their permanent size and have become specialized to carry out certain functions.
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Functions of the apical meristem
Brings about primary growth of plants.
Promotes growth in height of plants, gives rise to branches, leaves and flowers.
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Factors affecting growth
1. External factors; i.e. availability of nutrients, humidity, light, temperature, pH, and accumulation of metabolic products
2. Internal factors; i.e. hormones
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Hormones
These are organic catalysts usually proteinous in nature which speed up chemical changes in living cells but are not themselves used up in the process.
Auxins are produced in the apical meristem.
Gibberellins promote stem elongation, growth of fruits and leaves
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Card 2
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It is also known as the Apical meristem. it consists of meristematic cells.
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Region of cell division
Card 3
Front
They are cells capable of active division.
Back
Card 4
Front
The cell are enlarged to their maximum size in this region. by stretching of their walls. This is done by the absorption of water and cellulose material in the cell.
Back
Card 5
Front
The cells in this region, have attained their permanent size and have become specialized to carry out certain functions.
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