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Question 26
If the tip of sugarcane plant is removed from the field, even then it keeps on growing in length. It is due to the presence of

(a) cambium
(b) apical meristem
(c) lateral meristem
(d) intercalary meristem

Answer 1

(d) intercalary meristem

If the tip of sugarcane plant is removed, the apical meristem is also removed as it is situated in the apex of growing roots and shoots. Intercalary meristem is located at the base of leaves or nodes and leads to increase in the length of leaves and internodes.