Structural Organisation In Animals Question 253
Question: Which meristem helps in increasing girth [AFMC 1994; RPMT 2002]
Options:
A) Lateral meristem
B) Intercalary meristem
C) Primary meristem
D) Apical meristem
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Answer:
Correct Answer: A
Solution:
These meristems occur laterally in the axis, parallel to the sides of stems and roots.
This meristem consists of initial which divide mainly in one plane (periclinal) and result increase in the diameter of an organ.
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