Chapter 35, Problem 3IQ

a.

Summary Introduction

To explain: The difference between determinate growth and indeterminate growth.

Introduction: The land plants are multicellular and they belong to the kingdom Plantae. It can be distinguished to other living things by several features. The tissue present in most of the plants, which consist of undifferentiated cells is called a meristem. It gives rise to several plant organs and accountable for plant growth.

b.

Summary Introduction

To explain: The difference between primary and secondary growth.

Introduction: Meristematic cells are usually small and cuboidal with small vacuoles, large nuclei, and thin walls. There are three types of meristematic tissues in the plants, which include apical meristem, lateral meristem, and intercalary meristem. The meristematic cells are closely packed together in the absence of intercellular cavities.