Question

Identify the meristematic tissues A,Band C given in the image.

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

Answer 1

The correct option is C A: Apical B: Intercalary C: Lateral


Apical meristem is present at the growing tips of stems and roots and increases the length of the stem and the root. Intercalary meristems are present at the internodes and help in elongation of plants at the nodes and internodes. Lateral meristem is responsible for the increase of the girth(width) of the stem or root.