Question

Answer the questions with respect to the given figure.
i) Copy the diagram and name the parts marked(a) to (c).
ii) Which part is responsible for elongation of the stem?
iii) Which part is responsible for secondary growth?
iv) Name the part which is responsible for elongation of internodes.

Answer 1

ii) The apical meristem (A) is responsible for the elongation of a stem.

iii)The lateral meristempart (C) is responsible for the secondary growth.

iv)The intercalary meristem (B) is responsible for the elongation of internodes.