STANDARDBotany-Plant Anatomy
STANDARD Botany Meristems MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium
Which meristem helps in increasing girth?
A
Lateral meristem
B
Intercalary meristem
C
Primary meristem
D
Apical meristem
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
The meristem that helps in increasing girth is lateral meristem. The lateral meristem is responsible for lateral growth of the plant i.e., growth in thickness e.g., cambium and cork cambium. It divides only periclinally or radially and is responsible for increase in girth or diameter.
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