NEET BIOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Apical meristem is present at the growing tips of stems and roots and increases the length of the stem and the root. The girth (width) of the stem or root increases due to lateral meristem. Intercalary meristem is present at the base of the leaves and internodes (between two nodes) on twigs.

Detailed explanation-2: -The lengthening of the stem by apical meristem division is called primary growth. The three types of primary tissues are: protoderm. ground meristem. procambium.

Detailed explanation-3: -Answer: Apical Meristem is found in the root tips of the plant and tips of the new shoot and leaves of the plant. Meristem is such tissue where the growth of the plant occurs. Apical defines the plant’s growth occurring at the tips of the plant.

Detailed explanation-4: -The correct answer is Apical meristem. Apical meristem is responsible for the active division of the cell, present in the tip of the root and shoot.

Detailed explanation-5: -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. Intercalary meristems are found at the bases of young leaves and internodes.