Girth of stem increases due to _______. Explain your answer briefly.

(a) apical meristem
(b) lateral meristem
(c) intercalary meristem
(d) vertical meristem

Q. Assertion :Apical and intercalary meristems contribute to the growth in length while the lateral meristems bring increase in girth in maize. Reason: Apical and intercalary meristems always increase the height of plants.

Q. Assertion :Intercalary meristem increases length of plant like apical meristems. Reason: Intercalary meristem originates from the apical meristems.

Q.

Write the functions of plant tissue :-

1) Meristematic Tissue

(a) Apical Meristem

(b) Intercalary Meristem

(c) Lateral Meristem

Q.

Consider the following statements and select the correct option:

(A) Intercalary meristems occur in grasses.

(B) Apical meristems and intercalary meristem are primary meristems.

(C) Fascicular cambium, interfascicular cambium, cork cambium are examples of lateral meristems

(D) In a young dicot root, cambium is absent.