Which of the following statements about plant development is false?
A) Both cell division and cell expansion contribute to growth in early plant embryos.
B) Differentiation in plant cells is irreversible.
C) Meristems at the tips of the roots and stems consist of undifferentiated cells.
D) Flower development in a plant involves organ identity genes.
E) In plants, the fertilized egg is called a zygote.

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Differentiation in plant cells is not always irreversible. Plant cells have the ability to undergo dedifferentiation, where they revert back to an undifferentiated state, allowing for regeneration and repair.

Which of the Following Statements About Plant Development Is False