Question

Find the correct sets from the following.

$\begin{array}{ccc}\text{Type of meristematic tissue}& \text{Location}& \text{Function}\\ \text{i. Apical meristem}& \text{Tip of stem and roots}& \text{Increases length}\\ \text{ii. Lateral meristem}& \text{Lateral sides of stem and root}& \text{Increases girth}\\ \text{iii. Intercalary meristem}& \text{Base of leaves and internodes}& \text{Growth of leaves and stem}\end{array}$

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

Answer 1

The correct option is D All 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 at lateral sides of root and 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 and formation of leaves and branches.