Anatomy of Flowering Plants · NEET Preparation Botany
Which of the following meristems is responsible for the formation of secondary tissues in dicotyledonous stems and roots?
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easy · MCQ · Q-44B3DD
Which of the following meristems is responsible for the formation of secondary tissues in dicotyledonous stems and roots?
- A.Apical meristem
- B.Intercalary meristem
- C.Lateral meristemCorrect answer
- D.Intra-fascicular meristem only
Solution
Lateral meristems (such as vascular cambium and cork cambium) are cylindrical meristems that occur in the mature regions of roots and shoots of many plants, particularly those that produce woody secondary tissues.
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