Which tissue is responsible for the increase in the girth of the stem?

Apical meristem

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Cambium

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Intercalary meristem

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Xylem

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Solution

The correct option is B
Cambium

Cambium (lateral meristem) is situated below the bark and is responsible for the increase in the girth of the stem or root.

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

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

Write the functions of plant tissue :-

1) Meristematic Tissue

(a) Apical Meristem

(b) Intercalary Meristem

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