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: -The intercalary meristem is present between the sheath and lamina of grasses (bamboo and other grass) and in internodes of mint and causes stem elongation. Thus, the correct answer is option C.

Detailed explanation-3: -Final answer: Bamboo and grasses elongate by the activity of the intercalary meristem.

Detailed explanation-4: -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.

Detailed explanation-5: -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.