Which of the following would be attributed to a lack of meristems?
A)MONOPTEROS would no longer be activated leading to underdeveloped hypocotyls.
B)The roots and shoots would only respond to certain environmental cues (i.e.a lack of water).
C)Further growth of the plant would not occur.
D) Cells would only differentiate into vascular and epidermal tissue.

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Meristems are regions of actively dividing cells that give rise to the growth of the plant body. A lack of meristems would mean that there is no more potential for growth and development, leading to the cessation of further growth of the plant. Options A, B, and D involve specific cellular processes or responses which could still occur even with a lack of meristems.

Which of the Following Would Be Attributed to a Lack