Multiple choice

Which of the following statements is/are false?

a. The growth of the roots and stems in length with the help of apical meristem is called the primary growth. b. In the young stem, the meristematic layer is present in patches as a single layer outside the xylem. c. In dicot stems, the cells of cambium present between primary xylem and primary phloem is the intrafascicular cambium.

  1. Only a

  2. Only a and b

  3. Only b

  4. Only b and c

  5. Only c
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C Correct answer
Explanation

This is the correct option as this statement is false. In the young stem, the meristematic layer is present in patches as a single layer between xylem and phloem.

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