Question

Identify the growth that occurs by the activity of intercalary meristems.

• A. Growth in width.
• B. Growth in girth.
• C. Linear growth.
• D. All of these.

Answer 1

The correct option is C

Linear growth.

The correct option is C:

Explanation of the correct option :

1. The meristems at the base of the internodes stem or leaf are known as the intercalary meristem.
2. It promotes plant elongation and growth at nodes and internodes (stems and leaves), as well as longitudinal growth of the stem and leaves (grasses).

Final answer: The growth that occurs by the activity of intercalary meristems Linear growth.