A gardener stops a stem from becoming longer by cutting off the tip of
the stem. Which statement accurately describes the reason the stem
stops growing in length?
A.Removing the tip of a stem removes the meristematic cells that add new
cells to the stem by dividing.
B.Cells that carry water stop working when they are cut and keep water from
passing through the stem.
C. The tip of a stem contains cells that produce the energy other cells need to
lengthen a growing stem.
D.The tip of a stem contains cells that produce a chemical that causes other
cells to lengthen.
