🦊 In this GCSE Biology video, we look at how stem cells from meristems in plants can be used for cloning to produce genetically identical plants, such as orange flowers, quickly and cost-effectively. It highlights the economic and protective benefits of cloning plants, such as cloning rare species to prevent extinction or cloning crops with desirable features like disease resistance. The process of plant cloning is described, involving cutting a stem section, dipping it into rooting powder containing plant hormones, and then planting it in soil, where the stem cells grow into new root cells. The video concludes by mentioning that while clones have the same genetic makeup, external factors like sunlight and nutrition can lead to variations in their appearance.
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