Question

Girth of stem increases due to

• A. apical meristem
• B. lateral meristem
• C. intercalary meristem
• D. vertical meristem.

Answer 1

Answer:

B. lateral meristem

• Lateral meristem is on the sides of long axis of the root, stem and its branches which helps in increase of girth of the stem, i.e., secondary growth.