16.2.2 Meristematic Tissues and Growth (T/F)

Meristematic tissues are composed of mature, fully differentiated cells.

Apical meristems are responsible for the primary growth of plants, increasing their length.

Lateral meristems contribute to the thickening of plant stems and roots through secondary growth.

The vascular cambium produces only primary xylem and phloem.

Secondary growth is commonly found in dicot plants but not in most monocots.

The cork cambium produces the outer protective layer of bark in woody plants.

Primary growth leads to an increase in the girth of a plant.

The zone of cell division in roots is where mitosis actively occurs, generating new cells for growth.

Cell elongation in plant roots occurs due to water absorption and vacuole expansion.

Secondary xylem contributes to the formation of wood in trees.

The primary function of secondary phloem is to transport water and minerals from the roots to the leaves.

Apical meristems are found at the tips of both roots and shoots.

The vascular cambium is responsible for increasing the length of the plant.

Cork cells produced by the cork cambium contain suberin, a waxy substance that provides protection.

In plants undergoing secondary growth, the epidermis remains as the outermost protective layer.

Primary xylem and primary phloem are formed as a result of primary growth.

Secondary growth occurs due to the activity of the apical meristem.

Intercalary meristems are primarily found in monocots and contribute to stem elongation.

The zone of cell differentiation is where plant cells develop into specific tissue types with distinct functions.

Woody plants undergo both primary and secondary growth, allowing them to increase in both height and girth.