Intercalary meristem is

Primary meristem

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Secondary meristem

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Partly primary and partly secondary meristem

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Dedifferentiated meristem

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Solution

The correct option is A Primary meristem
Grasses have intercalary meristems located along the stems near the nodes. Cell divisions in this tissue push the stem upward. So the correct option is 'primary meristem’.

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Consider the following statements and select the correct option:

(A) Intercalary meristems occur in grasses.

(B) Apical meristems and intercalary meristem are primary meristems.

(D) In a young dicot root, cambium is absent.

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