Meristems of plants differ from animal stem cells in

A. Development based on their location

B. Growth and division as it is not completely pre-programmed

C. Being influenced by the environment

D. Adding new cells continuously to the plant body

A and B

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A only

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A, B and D

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B and D

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Solution

The correct option is C
A, B and D

Meristems of plants are like animal stem cells. But they differ from stem cells in not having completely pre-programmed growth and development cycle, are always active and add new cells to the body. Both meristems and animal stem cells are usually influenced by the environment.

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Meristems of plants differ from animal stem cells in A. Development based on their location B. Growth and division as it is not completely pre-programmed C. Being influenced by the environment D. Adding new cells continuously to the plant body

Meristems of plants differ from animal stem cells in

A. Development based on their location

B. Growth and division as it is not completely pre-programmed

C. Being influenced by the environment

D. Adding new cells continuously to the plant body