Question

Which of the following statement is correct in regard to apical and floral meristems?

A) Both types of meristems are found in all types of plants.

B) Apical meristems are sometimes changed into floral meristems.

C) Both types of meristems produce flowers.

D) Floral meristems produce unspecialized cells, whare as apical meristems produce specialized tissues for flowers.

Answer 1

There are two types of apical meristems.

One which help the leaves and flowers to grow and the other that enable the provision of merismatic cells for future root growth.

The correct statement is B.

This is because when the plant starts to develop the SAM i.e. the shoot apica meristem changes into floral meristem to produce stamen, carpal, sepals and petals of the flower.

Answer 2

The correct answer is (B)  Apical meristems are sometimes changed into floral meristems.