SCIENCE
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Vascular Cambium
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Apical Tissues
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Cork Cambium
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Intercalary Tissues
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Detailed explanation-1: -Intercalary meristems are found at the bases of young leaves and internodes. They are mainly responsible for further lengthening of stems and leaves. Lateral meristems are found along the sides of roots and stems. They play a vital role in increasing the width or diameter of stems and roots.
Detailed explanation-2: -Meristematic tissue is responsible for the growth processes in plants. The cells of these tissues can divide. It is found mostly at the tip of roots, stems, branches, leaves, buds where there is active growth.
Detailed explanation-3: -Intercalary meristem is a tissue present in plants. It is located at the base of the leaves or internodes. It helps in the growth of the leaves and elongation of the stem.
Detailed explanation-4: -iv)The intercalary meristem (B) is responsible for the elongation of internodes.
Detailed explanation-5: -So, the correct answer is ‘Apical meristem’.