Multiple choice

Which of the following meristems appear(s) early in life of a plant and contribute(s) to the formation of the primary plant body?

a. Apical meristem b. Intercalary meristem c. Lateral meristem

  1. Only a

  2. Only a and b

  3. Only b

  4. Only b and c

  5. Only c
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B Correct answer
Explanation

This is the correct option. Both apical meristem and intercalary meristem appear early in the life of a plant and contribute to the formation of the primary plant body. Thus, they are called primary meristems.

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