Campbell Biology (10th Edition)
Campbell Biology (10th Edition)
10th Edition
ISBN: 9780321775658
Author: Jane B. Reece, Lisa A. Urry, Michael L. Cain, Steven A. Wasserman, Peter V. Minorsky, Robert B. Jackson
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 35, Problem 35.3CR
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To differentiate: The branching between the roots and stem.

Concept introduction: The primary growth of a plant directly arises from the apical meristem cells. In case of the plants that are herbaceous, the whole plant comprises of the primary growth. The nonwoody portions of the woody plants represent the primary growth. Shoots or roots are derived from the meristems, but they still differ in their growth patterns.

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