The girth of stem increases due to

apical meristem

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lateral meristem

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intercalary meristem

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vertical meristem

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Solution

The correct option is B
lateral meristem

Depending on the location in the plant body, meristematic tissue is of two types

Apical meristem: It is present at the roots and shoots tips. It increases the length of the plant.

Lateral meristem: The tree gains thickness because of the meristematic tissue present on the lateral sides of the root and stem. This tissue is also called cambium.

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Q. Girth of stem increases due to

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

Q. Assertion :Apical and intercalary meristems contribute to the growth in length while the lateral meristems bring increase in girth in maize. Reason: Apical and intercalary meristems always increase the height of plants.

Q. Assertion :Intercalary meristem increases length of plant like apical meristems. Reason: Intercalary meristem originates from the apical meristems.

Write the functions of plant tissue :-

1) Meristematic Tissue

(a) Apical Meristem

(b) Intercalary Meristem

Find the correct sets from the following.
$\begin{matrix} Type of meristematic tissue & Location & Function i. Apical meristem & Tip of stem and roots & Increase in length ii. Lateral meristem & Laterally placed inside stem and root & Increase in girth iii. Intercalary meristem & Base of leaves and internodes & Growth of leaves and stem \end{matrix}$

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