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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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.

Write the functions of plant tissue :-

1) Meristematic Tissue

(a) Apical Meristem

(b) Intercalary Meristem

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