Question

Increase in girth of the plant as a result of the activities of primary and secondary lateral meristems is called

• A. primary growth
• B. lateral growth
• C. secondary growth
• D. intercalary growth

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Increase in girth or thickness of the axis of plant takes place due to the activity of secondary lateral meristems like vascular cambium and cork cambium. It is called secondary growth.