Structural Organisation In Animals Question 228
Question: Vascular cambium and cork cambium are examples of [CBSE PMT 1990; AIIMS 1999; J&K CET 2002]
Options:
A) Lateral meristem
B) Apical meristem
C) Elements of xylem and phloem
D) Intercalary meristem
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Answer:
Correct Answer: A
Solution:
Lateral meristems occur laterally in the axis, parallel to the sides of stems and roots.
The cambium of vascular bundles (fascicular, interfascicular and extrastelar cambium) and the cork cambium (phellogen) belongs to this category.