Which meristem aids in the growth of the plant's girth?
ALateral meristem
BApical meristem
CPrimary meristem
DIntercalary meristem
Answer:
A. Lateral meristem
Read Explanation:
Secondary growth in plants is caused by cell division in the lateral meristems or secondary meristems, which increases the thickness or girth of the plant.
The cork cambium and the vascular cambium are the two lateral meristems that create secondary growth in vascular plants.
In woody plants, secondary development produces wood and thickens the trunk.
