The tissue that brings about an increase in the height of the plant is

Lateral Meristem

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

Apical Meristem

Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses

Intercalary Meristem

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

None of the above

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

Open in App

Solution

The correct option is B Apical Meristem
The apical meristematic tissue is found on the tips of shoot and roots in plants. Apical meristem induces the growth of plants. The cells present in the apical meristem divide rapidly and brings about an increase in the height of the plant. Thus, the vital role of apical meristem is to induce the primary growth in plants.
So, the correct answer is 'Apical meristem'.

Suggest Corrections

Similar questions

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

Choose the correct option.

___ meristem tissues bring about an increase in the width of the plant body.

Write the functions of plant tissue :-

1) Meristematic Tissue

(a) Apical Meristem

(b) Intercalary Meristem

Question 31
Survival of plants in terrestrial environment has been made possible by the presence of

(a) intercalary meristem
(b) conducting tissue
(c) apical meristem
(d) parenchymatous tissue

The intercalary meristem is responsible for the increase in girth of the plant.

Join BYJU'S Learning Program