Question

13. Girth of stem increases due to
a) Apical meristem
b) Lateral meristem
c) Vertical meristem
d) Intercalary meristem​

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Lateral meristem

The girth of stem increases due to lateral meristem found in cork cambium. ... Lateral meristematic tissues are found as a thin layer in cork cambium and vascular cambium of dicot plants. That helps in the increase of girth of the plant.