Question

Consider the following statements and select the correct option

(A) Intercalary meristems occur in grasses.

(B) Apical and intercalary meristems are primary meristems.

(C) Vascular cambium and cork cambium are examples of lateral meristems

(D) Intercalary meristerm is responsible for the formation of leaf primordia

• A. All the above statements are correct.
• B. All the above statements are wrong.
• C. Statements a and b are correct, c and d are wrong.
• D. Statements c and d are correct, a and b are wrong.

Answer 1

The correct option is A

All the above statements are correct.

Intercalary meristem is found at the nodes on the stem, which gives rise to leaf primordia. This is clearly seen in grasses.
Both apical and intercalary meristem arises from Primary meristem, although apical meristem has a good amound of Promeristem too.
Lateral meristem is largerly responsible for the lateral growth of the plant. Both Vascular and Cork Cambium, which cause the secondary growth are made of lateral meristem.