Question

Find the correct sets from the following.
$\begin{array}{ccc}\text{Type of meristematic tissue}& \text{Location}& \text{Function}\\ \text{i.}\text{Apical meristem}& \text{Tip of stem and roots}& \text{Increase in length}\\ \text{ii.}\text{Lateral meristem}& \text{Laterally placed inside stem and root}& \text{Increase in girth}\\ \text{iii.}\text{Intercalary meristem}& \text{Base of leaves and internodes}& \text{Growth of leaves and stem}\end{array}$

• A. Only i is correct
• B. Both i and ii are correct
• C. Both i and iii are correct
• D. All i, ii and iii are correct

Answer 1

The correct option is D All i, ii and iii are correct

Apical meristem is present at the growing tips of stems and roots and helps in increasing the length of the plant. Lateral meristem is present in the lateral walls of the stem and helps in the increase of girth of the plant. The Intercalary meristem is present in the base of leaves and internodes and helps in growth of leaves and stem.