NEET BIOLOGY

STRUCTURAL ORGANISTION OF PLANTS AND ANIMALS

ANATOMY OF FLOWERING PLANTS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Intercalary meristem is related to all, except
A
Present between permanent cells
B
Primary meristem
C
Increasing the girth of axis
D
Regenerates parts of grasses removed by grazing herbivores
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The intercalary meristem is responsible for the increase in girth of the plant.

Detailed explanation-2: -Lateral meristem stimulates the increase in the girth of stem and root. It increases the lateral thickness of the plant stem and root. Hence, lateral meristem helps in increasing the girth.

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.

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