NEETBiologyAnatomy of Flowering PlantsMCQ+4 / −1
Meristematic tissue responsible for increase in girth
of tree trunk is :
- APhellogen
- BIntercalary meristem
- CApical meristem
- DLateral meristem
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Correct answer: D
Lateral meristems are meristems which occur parallel to the circumference of the organs in which they develop. They undergo periclinal divisions producing secondary tissues on the outer and inner sides and increase the girth of the plant organs. Examples are vascular cambium and corkcambium.
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