AP BIOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Final answer: If the tip of the sugarcane plant is removed from the field, even then it keeps on growing in length. It is due to the presence of intercalary meristems.

Detailed explanation-2: -If the tip of sugarcane plant is removed, the apical meristem is also removed as it is situated in the apex of growing roots and shoots. Intercalary meristem is located at the base of leaves or nodes and leads to increase in the length of leaves and internodes.

Detailed explanation-3: -Explanation: Stem located at the base of leaves or nodes and leads to the increase in the length of an organ such as leaves and internodes is intercalary meristem. They are responsible for the longitudinal growth of the plant hence the length of the sugarcane keeps on increasing.

Detailed explanation-4: -Solution : Apical meristems are present at the tips of roots and shoots. They form the growing parts of the roots and stems. If they are damaged or cut, the growth in length of that part will cease to occur.

Detailed explanation-5: -Intercalary meristem is a type of primary meristematic tissue containing cells that can divide and promote the growth of the plant. They are located at the base of internodes. The function of the intercalary meristem is to promote the lengthening of the stem and increase the height of the plant.