Gujarat BoardEnglish MediumSTD 9ScienceTissues1 Mark
MCQ
Girth of stem increases due to:
A
Apical meristem.
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Lateral meristem.
C
Vertical meristem.
D
Intercalary meristem.
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Answer
Correct option: B.
Lateral meristem.
Other meristems in options facilities growth in length, while lateral meristem cause the organ to increase in diameter and growth which happens in the case of girth.
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