Primary growth in a plant body is mainly due to ____________.

Lateral meristem

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Cambium

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Apical meristem

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Intercalary meristem

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Solution

The correct option is C
Apical meristem

Primary growth in plant refers to the vertical growth of the plant. This is possible due to the fast profilerating apical meristem present on the tip of the shoot.

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