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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
At each node of a plant stem, there is a bud of ____ tissue that can divide and then specialize into a specific structure. Hint:These are basal “stem cells".
A
Meristem
B
Vascular
C
Ground
D
Epidermal
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The cambium is defined as the actively dividing layer of cells that lies between, and gives rise to the secondary xylem and phloem.

Detailed explanation-2: -Meristem is a type of plant tissue consisting of undifferentiated cells that can continue to divide and differentiate. Apical meristems are found at the apex, or tip, of roots and buds, allowing roots and stems to grow in length and leaves and flowers to differentiate.

Detailed explanation-3: -The apical meristem, also known as the “growing tip, ” is an undifferentiated meristematic tissue found in the buds and growing tips of roots in plants. Its main function is to trigger the growth of new cells in young seedlings at the tips of roots and shoots and forming buds.

Detailed explanation-4: -The meristematic tissues, or simply meristems, are tissues in which the cells remain forever young and divide actively throughout the life of the plant. The different types of meristems are apical, lateral and intercalary meristems.

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