Healthy tissues require the proper mix of cells, and the cells within them must be oriented correctly and dividing at an appropriate rate. In order to coordinate their function, organization ...

Thus plant stem cells depend on the function ... in both plants and animals to sustain growth and replace tissues. To perform their functions, stem cells are different from other cells in two ...

Their structure is adapted to their function. They are often grouped together with other similar cells in tissues. Root hair cell They absorb water and minerals. A long thin 'hair' extends from ...