What does “Meristems” actually mean in Anatomy of Flowering Plants, and why does it matter for NEET?
regions of actively dividing cells — apical meristems make a plant taller, lateral meristem (cambium) makes it thicker.
In simple words: regions of actively dividing cells — apical meristems make a plant taller, lateral meristem (cambium) makes it thicker. Getting Meristems clear matters because NEET questions on Anatomy of Flowering Plants usually test this idea directly, not just a formula you memorised.
Key point
Meristems
Common mistake
thinking growth happens all over the plant equally.
Memory tip
tip growth = length; cambium = girth.
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