The elongation of a plant shoot is due to cell division in the:

Vascular cambium

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Apical meristem

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Lateral meristem

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Cork cambium

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Solution

The correct option is B Apical meristem
Length of the plant shoot increases due to cell division in the apical meristems. Apical meristem is located at the shoot tip which makes the plant, grow taller and lateral meristem adds to the girth of the plant body.

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