Question

The consequence of the intercalary meristem is

• A. Apical Growth
• B. Secondary Growth
• C. Primary Growth
• D. None

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Primary Growth

• Primary growth is the consequence of the intercalary meristem.

• Many monocots benefit from intercalary meristems because they are capable of cell division and fast growth and renewal.

• Bamboo's intercalary meristems allow fast stem elongation.

• The bases of many grass leaf blades aid injured leaves to heal quickly.

• This leaf regeneration in grasses evolved due to grazing herbivore damage but is most commonly associated with lawn movers.