Question

Which of the following meristem is not responsible for the secondary growth of plants?

• A. Lateral meristem
• B. Vascular cambium
• C. Apical meristem
• D. Cork cambium

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Apical meristem

• In dicotyledonous plants and gymnosperms, the lateral meristems, vascular cambium and cork cambium appear later in life.

• These are the meristems that cause an increase in the girth of the organs in which they are active.

• This is known as secondary growth of the plant.