Vascular cambium and cork cambium are the examples of

Apical meristem

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

Lateral 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!

Promeristem

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

Open in App

Solution

The correct option is C Lateral meristem
The lateral meristems or secondary meristems are found in all woody plants which consist of the vascular cambium and the cork cambium.
They allow the growth of plant girth-wise making it bigger in size.
This type of growth in vascular plants is called secondary growth.
So, the correct answer is 'Lateral meristem'.

Suggest Corrections

Similar questions

Fascicular vascular cambium, interfascicular cambium and cork-cambium are examples

Consider the following statements and select the correct option

(A) Intercalary meristems occur in grasses.

(B) Apical and intercalary meristems are primary meristems.

(D) Intercalary meristerm is responsible for the formation of leaf primordia

Join BYJU'S Learning Program