Bamboo and grass stems elongate by the activity of

Intercalary meristem

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Apical meristem

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Lateral meristem

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Secondary meristem

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Solution

The correct option is A Intercalary meristem
Intercalary meristems at the nodes of bamboo allow for rapid stem elongation, while those at the base of most grass leaf blade.
So the correct option is 'Intercalary meristem’.

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