Anatomy Of Flowering Plants Question 113

Question: Healing of wound in plants takes place by activity of:

Options:

A) Intercalary meristem

B) Secondary meristem

C) Apical meristem

D) Lateral meristem

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Answer:

Correct Answer: B

Solution:

Secondary meristem is the meristem that gives rise to secondary or supplementary tissues that constitute secondary growth.

Secondary tissues either supplement or replace the primary tissues.

Secondary meristem increases the girth of a plant and produces growth in thickness.

Healing of wound in plant takes place by the activity of secondary meristem.