Multiple choice

Which tissue is responsible for the growth of the girth of stems?

  1. Apical meristems

  2. Lateral meristem

  3. Collenchyma

  4. Chlorenchyma

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Lateral meristems, such as the vascular cambium and cork cambium, are responsible for secondary growth in plants. This growth increases the girth or thickness of the stems and roots.