Structural-Organisation-In-Animals Question 539

Question: Bamboo and grasses elongate by the activity of ——— [KCET 2004]

Options:

A) Secondary meristem

B) Lateral meristem

C) Apical meristem

D) Intercalary meristem

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Answer:

Correct Answer: D

Solution:

Intercalary meristem is responsible for increase in length.

This meristem is present at the base of internodes or at the base of leaves or at the base of nodes.