Multiple choice

The meristem causing secondary growth in the plant is

  1. primary meristem

  2. intercalary meristem

  3. apical meristem

  4. secondary meristem

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D Correct answer
Explanation

It is the meristem, that appears later, in the life cycle of a plant. It develops by a process, called dedifferentiation in the permanent tissues. It is responsible for secondary growth, in the plant body. It gives rise to secondary permanent tissues such as, secondary cortex and secondary xylem.

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