CET Karnataka Medical CET - Karnataka Medical Solved Paper-2004

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    Bamboo and grasses elongate by the activity of:

    A)  secondary meristem

    B)  lateral meristem

    C)  apical meristem

    D)  intercalary meristem

    Correct Answer: D

    Solution :

    Intercalary meristematic tissues are inter calated in between the permanent tissues. They may be present either at the base of intemodes (e.g., grasses, wheat etc.) or at the base of leaf (e.g., Pimis) or at the base of node (e.g., mint). The activity of intercalary meristem also add to the length of plant or its organs.


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