Question

If the tip of sugarcane plant is removed from the field, even then it keeps on growing in length. It is due to the presence of

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

Answer 1

The correct option is D Intercalary meristem

• Intercalary meristems are present in stems at the base of nodes and leaf blades. Cells of such meristems can divide and form new cells.

Sugarcane is a monocot plant, which possesses intercalary meristem at the nodes.

• Hence, if the tip of the sugarcane is removed then it can still grow using the intercalary meristem present at nodes.

Therefore, option D is correct.