Anatomy Of Flowering Plants Question 133

Question: Bamboo and grasses elongate by the activity of:

Options:

A) Apical meristem

B) Lateral meristem

C) Secondary meristem

D) Intercalary meristem

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Answer:

Correct Answer: D

Solution:

[d] Bamboo and grasses elongate by the activity of intercalary meristems.

These rneri stems are found at the base of leaves of many monocotyledons.

Intercalary meristems are mainly responsible for the vertical growth of plant organs.