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Apical Meristem

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Plant grows in length is due to the activity of

A

Apical meristem

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B

Dermatogen

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C

Periblem

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D

Lateral meristem

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Solution

The correct option is A Apical meristem
Apical meristem is found in the growing tips of plants - the root and shoot.
The cells in them are capable of continuous division, resulting in the growth of plants in both directions.
Hence the correct option is A.

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