Question

Girth of stem increases due to___________.

• A. Apical meristem
• B. Lateral meristem
• C. Intercalary meristem
• D. All of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is B Lateral meristem

The increase in the girth of a stem or secondary growth takes place due to the presence of lateral meristem, cork cambium, and vascular cambium. Apical meristems are found on the apices / growing parts of a plant such as tips of shoots, roots, etc. Intercalary meristems are located in internodes, the base of the grass and between leaves.

So, the correct answer is option B.