Which of the following meristematic tissue increases the girth of stem and root?

Vascular meristem

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Lateral Meristem

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Apical meristem

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Intercalary meristem

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Solution

The correct option is B
Lateral Meristem

Lateral meristem is responsible for the width of the stem. They are located along the length of the roots and stems, laterally. It is seen only in dicot plants.

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

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$\begin{matrix} Type of meristematic tissue & Location & Function i. Apical meristem & Tip of stem and roots & Increases length ii. Lateral meristem & Lateral sides of stem and root & Increases girth iii. Intercalary meristem & Base of leaves and internodes & Growth of leaves and stem \end{matrix}$

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.

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Which of the following meristematic tissue increases the girth of stem and root?

The correct option is B Lateral Meristem Lateral meristem is responsible for the width of the stem. They are located along the length of the roots and stems, laterally. It is seen only in dicot plants.

The correct option is B
Lateral Meristem

Lateral meristem is responsible for the width of the stem. They are located along the length of the roots and stems, laterally. It is seen only in dicot plants.