Biological Science (6th Edition)
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Chapter 38, Problem 8TYU
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The similarity between meristem cells in plants and the embryonic stem cells in the humans.
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All cells in the body have a specific function in their respective tissues and organs. They do not play any other role or change their structure under any circumstances. However, there are exceptions to this and some cells perform a specialized function when required. The classes of cells in plants and animals that are undifferentiated and have the ability to differentiate into specialized ones are known as meristem cells and stem cells, respectively.
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