Gujarat BoardEnglish MediumSTD 9ScienceTissues1 Mark
MCQ
Grass stem elongates by the activity of:
A
Primary meristem.
B
Secondary meristem.
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Intercalary meristem.
D
Apical meristem.
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Answer
Correct option: C.
Intercalary meristem.
Intercalary meriste is commonly present at the base of the leaves or internodes $($on either side of the node$)$. The intercalary meristem increses the internode length, hence the stem elongates.
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