Question

If the tip of sugarcane plant is removed from the field, even then it keeps ongrowing 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

The correct option is D

Explanation of the correct option :

1. Intercalary meristem is found in the nodes which is the middle portion of the sugarcane.
2. It is responsible for the longitudinal growth of the plant
3. They possess the same cell division rate as apical meristem and hence even after the removal of the apical meristem the sugarcane keeps on growing.

Explanation of the incorrect option:

Option A:

Cambium is responsible for the secondary growth of the meristem in plants and hence only increases the thickness and not the length.

Option B:

Apical meristem promotes the growth of the tip of the plant but here the tip of the sugarcane has been removed

Option C:

Lateral meristem is responsible for secondary growth of the plant which produces tissues laterally and does not increase length.