A Small Group of Cells at the Growing Tip of a Plant

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Multiple Choice

A small group of cells at the growing tip of a plant is called the meristem. As the meristem divides, the resulting cells are able to differentiate into various cell types found in the stems, leaves, and flowers. What type of stem cell is the meristem?

• A)multipotent
• B)pluripotent
• C)totipotent
• D)unipotent
• E)omnipotent

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