Question

Which one of the following pairs is an example of lateral meristem?
(A) Phelloderm and interfascicular cambium
(B) Fascicular cambium and intercalary meristem
(C) Phellogen and phelloderm
(D) Interfascicular cambium and phellogen

Answer 1

The lateral meristems can be defined as the meristems present on the lateral side of the central longitudinal axis of the stem or the root of a plant which helps to increase the thickness of the plants (secondary growth).

The lateral meristems are of two types- vascular cambium and the cork cambium.

Vascular cambium is also known as fascicular cambium which develops within the vascular bundles that produce xylem to the inner side and phloem to the outer side

b is correct

Answer 2

The examples of lateral meristem are fascicular cambium and intercalary meristem.

option b.

Explanation:

• Lateral meristematic tissue is a type of tissue which develops mostly in the angiosperms. The are actually of two types. That is they are cork cambium or fascicular cambium.

• Cork cambium can also be known as intercalary meristem. the lateral meristematic tissue is present on the outer side of the plant and helps to increase the width of the plant.

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