Apical Meristems
Occurs at the tips of roots and shoots
Responsible for primary growth
Develops into primary xylem and phloem
Produces new leaves and flowers
Lateral Meristems
Occurs at the cabium
Adds lateral growth to stem (Increase width)
Responsible for secondary growth
Produces secondary xylem and phloem
Produces bark on trees
Similarities in close they are composed of totipotent cells (Like stem cells)
and the are found in dicots
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