PLANTS
PLANT TISSUE
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Intercalary Meristem
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Apical Meristem
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Lateral Meristem
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None of them
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Detailed explanation-1: -Intercalary meristem is present at the base of the leaves or internodes (on either side of the node) on twigs.
Detailed explanation-2: -Intercalary meristem is present at the base of leaves, above the nodes (e.g., grasses) or below the nodes (e.g., mint). Intercalary meristem helps in the elongation of stem.
Detailed explanation-3: -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-4: -Intercalary meristems are found at the base of the leaves.
Detailed explanation-5: -So, the correct answer is ‘Intercalary meristem’.