Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)
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Author: Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn
Publisher: PEARSON
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The growth of plants is due to the division of __________, which are found in ___________.
a. stem cells, the shoots
b. stem cells, apical and basal meristems
c. somatic cells, the shoots
d. somatic cells, apical and basal meristems
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