The Activity of the ______ Results in a Thickening of Stems

question 60

Multiple Choice

The activity of the ______ results in a thickening of stems, branches, and roots.

• A)xylem and phloem regions
• B)epidermal regions
• C)vascular systems
• D)lateral meristems
• E)apical meristems

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Definitions:

Prokaryotic

Referring to organisms, such as bacteria and archaea, that lack a nucleus and other membrane-bound organelles.

Archaea

A category of unicellular microorganisms that are genetically different from both bacteria and eukaryotes, frequently located in harsh environments.

Cell Theory

A fundamental principle in biology stating that all living organisms are composed of cells, which are the basic unit of life, and that all cells come from pre-existing cells.

Matthias Schleiden

A German botanist and co-founder of cell theory, who in 1838 proposed that all plant tissues are composed of cells and that plant growth results from the production and expansion of these cells.