Question

Give an example of apical meristem and lateral meristem.

Answer 1

Apical meristem:

1. Apical meristems are the meristems that are present at the tips of the root, shoots, and branches and are responsible for increasing the length of the plant.
2. Root apex and shoot apex are examples of the apical meristem.

Lateral meristem:

1. Lateral meristems are the meristems that are present at the longitudinal axis region of the plants and are responsible for increasing the girth of the plant.
2. Vascular cambium and cork cambium are examples of lateral meristem.