Question

Identify the meristematic tissues A, B and C given in the image.

• A. A: Apical meristem
  B: Lateral meristem
  C: Intercalary meristem
• B. A: Intercalary meristem
  B: Lateral meristem
  C: Apical meristem
• C. A: Apical meristem
  B: Intercalary meristem
  C: Lateral meristem
• D. A: Lateral meristem
  B: Apical meristem
  C: Intercalary meristem

Answer 1

The correct option is C A: Apical meristem

B: Intercalary meristem
C: Lateral meristem
Apical meristem is present at the growing tips of stems and roots and increases the length of the stem and the root. Lateral meristem is responsible for the increase of girth (width) of the stem or root. Intercalary meristem is present at the base of the leaves or internodes (between two nodes) on twigs.