(a) Describe the role of mitosis in the growth of a plant. (b) Explain why there are more cells observed in mitosis in the root tip than in the woody stem.

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(a) Describe the role of mitosis in the growth of a plant.
(b) Explain why there are more cells observed in mitosis in the root tip
than in the woody stem.
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