Multiple choice

The girth of stem or roots of a plant is controlled by a/an ________ meristem.

  1. apical

  2. intercalary

  3. lateral

  4. sclerenchyma

  5. collenchyma tissue

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C Correct answer
Explanation

The lateral meristem is concerned with secondary growth. Its meristematic activity adds cells to the primary body, which is derived from the apical meristems.