Which process happens at the apical meristem to allow for plant stem growth that does not occur at other locations in the shoot system?
A - Photosynthesis
B - Cell division
C - Cellular respiration
D - Osmosis
Answer: B - Cell division
The APICAL meristem is found at the tip of a stem and is where primary growth (length of stem) occurs. There are three different types of tissue that is made; protoderm, ground meristem, and procambium.