Which of the following meristems help in increasing the girth of the stem?

Apical meristem

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Intercalary meristem

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Lateral meristem

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Shoot apical meristem

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Solution

The correct option is C Lateral meristem
Lateral meristem occurs in the sides of the plant and helps in increasing the girth of the stem. This type of growth is called secondary growth in plants.

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Q. Question 3
Girth of stem increases due to

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

Q. Which of the following tissue helps in increasing the girth of the plant?

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Which of the following meristems help in increasing the girth of the stem?

The correct option is C Lateral meristemLateral meristem occurs in the sides of the plant and helps in increasing the girth of the stem. This type of growth is called secondary growth in plants.

The correct option is C Lateral meristem
Lateral meristem occurs in the sides of the plant and helps in increasing the girth of the stem. This type of growth is called secondary growth in plants.