AP BIOLOGY

PLANTS

PLANT TISSUE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Intercalary meristem results in
A
Primary growth
B
Secondary growth
C
Apical growth
D
None
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Basically, in the bases of nodes and leaf blades, the meristematic cells divide in mitosis cell division. This growth is thus linked to the intercalary growth. In this aspect, we can say that the Intercalary meristem results in Primary growth.

Detailed explanation-2: –Intercalary meristem is a sort of meristematic tissue at the base of hubs and leaf-cutting edges of monocots. An intercalary meristem produces primary growth.

Detailed explanation-3: -Final Answer: Thus, intercalary meristem results in apical growth.

Detailed explanation-4: -So, the correct answer is ‘Primary growth’.

Detailed explanation-5: -Apical and intercalary meristems are also known as primary meristem while lateral meristem is considered as secondary meristem.

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