Apical meristem is located near the _____ of roots and stems.

Lower surface

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Lateral

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Solution

The correct option is D Tip
Apical meristematic cells are located at tip which the growing end of any part of plant.
Example stem, roots divide and redivide producing new cells thus increase in length of plant.

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Apical meristem is located near the _____ of roots and stems.

The correct option is D TipApical meristematic cells are located at tip which the growing end of any part of plant. Example stem, roots divide and redivide producing new cells thus increase in length of plant.

The correct option is D Tip
Apical meristematic cells are located at tip which the growing end of any part of plant.
Example stem, roots divide and redivide producing new cells thus increase in length of plant.