Question: what is the difference between an apical meristem and a lateral meristem?
Answer: Meristematic tissue can be divided into apical meristems and lateral meristems: Apical meristems occur at shoot and root tips and are responsible for primary growth (i.e. plant lengthening) Apical meristems give rise to new leaves and flowers, while lateral meristems are responsible for the production of bark. ...