Question

14) Why cambium is called lateral meristem :
(a) Because it gives rise to lateral branches
(b) Because it increases girth of axis
(c) Because it increases girth as well as length of
the axis
(d) Because it increases length of the axis
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Answer 1

(c) Because it increases girth as well as length of the axis

Answer 2

Answer:

The cambium is called as the lateral meristem because it increases the girth of the axis. So the correct option is (b).

Explanation:

In a partially grown plant the diameter or rather the thickness of the barks are increased by means of the lateral meristems, the lateral meristem or the cambium increases the thickness of the root and increases the thickness woody trunk of the tree thus making the plant more sturdy and strong to withstand any adverse conditions.