Question

Are meristems pluripotent?

Answer 1

Pluripotent cells

1. Cells with the ability to divide into most or all cell types of an organism
2. But not into an entire organism.
3. Examples- embryonic stem cells.
4. These cells are found in the inner cell mass of a human embryo.

Meristems

1. Undifferentiated cells in plants with a self-renewal ability are called meristems.
2. They can actively divide throughout their lifetime.
3. Location- root & shoot tips, leaves & internodes, and lateral side of roots & stems.
4. Therefore, meristems are considered pluripotent.