Question

Match the following.

Column A	Column B
A) Apical meristem	i) increases the girth of stem and root
B) Lateral meristem	ii) increases the length of internode
C) Intercalary meristem	iii) increases the length of stem and root

• A. A) - i; B) - iii; C) - ii
• B. A) - ii; B) - i; C) - iii
• C. A) - iii; B) - ii; C) - i
• D. A) - iii; B) - i; C) - ii

Answer 1

The correct option is D A) - iii; B) - i; C) - ii

Apical meristems are located on the tip of the root and stem. They help in the growth of the root and the shoot system of the plant.
The lateral meristems are present on the lateral sides of the stem and the root of the plants and helps in increasing the girth of the plant.
The intercalary meristems are located at the internodes or the base of the leaves and helps in increasing the length of the internode.