Multiple choice

The tip of the growing apex is known as:

  1. stem tip

  2. plumule

  3. meristem

  4. apical meristem

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D Correct answer
Explanation

The apical meristem is the growing tissue located at the tips of roots and shoots, responsible for primary growth in plants. It consists of undifferentiated cells that continuously divide to produce new cells, which then differentiate into various plant tissues. This region is specifically responsible for increasing the length of the plant body, unlike lateral meristems which contribute to secondary growth (width).