Question

How many shoot apical meristems are likely to be present in a twig of a plant possessing $4$ branches and $26$ leaves?

• A. $26$
• B. $1$
• C. $5$
• D. $30$

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

The shoot apical meristems are present at the tips of the stem, and its branches. They produce growth in length. As the twig possesses $4$ branches, number of shoot apical meristems are likely to be 5 including one of the twig itself.