Question:

The meristem that is parallel to the longitudinal axis of the plant is

Updated On: Jun 14, 2022
  • Procambium
  • intercalary meristem
  • phellogen
  • apical meristem
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The Correct Option is C

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A. Procambium is a plant tissue derived from the apical meristem which forms the vascular bundles i.e, the xylem and the phloem.
B. Intercalary meristems are residual apical meristems present at the nodes and internodes which increases the length of the plant.
C. Phellogen is also known as cork cambium which is a lateral meristem which increases the girth of the plant.
D. Apical meristem is situated at the root and shoots tip which helps in the primary growth of a planet by increasing the length of the plant.
The lateral meristem which occurs on the lateral side of the longitudinal axis stem is parallel to the longitudinal axis and are responsible for increasing the girth of a plant (secondary growth).
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