A meristem cell divides into two every 9 hours, and every new cell does the same.
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A meristem cell divides into two every hours, and every new cell does the same. Starting with one cell, how many cells are there after days?
Need a reminder? The key ideaShow
Meristems are where plant cells divide: apical at the tips (length), lateral or cambium at the sides (thickness), intercalary at the base of leaves. Each division doubles the cells: after divisions.
The worked solution
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Work it out on paper first. It is fine to get stuck or make a mistake: that is how we learn. When you are ready, go through the solution one step at a time, and check each step against your own.
Step 1. Hours. hours.
Step 2. Divisions. divisions.
Step 3. Cells. cells.
Answer: cells.
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