NTA Abhyas NEET2020BotanyAnatomy of Flowering PlantsPractice
Fascicular, interfascicular and extra-stelar cambium together constitutes
Options
- AGround meristem
- BApical meristem
- CIntercalary meristem
- DLateral meristem
Correct answer
D. Lateral meristem
Step-by-step solution
Lateral meristem is the meristem which occurs on the sides and is helpful in increasing width of stem and root. They divide mainly in one plane (periclinal), increasing the diameter of an organ, e.g., cambium (fascicular and interfascicular cambium), extra stellar cambium, cork cambium and marginal meristem of some leaves.