NTA Abhyas NEET2020BotanyAnatomy of Flowering PlantsPractice
The meristem that occurs in the mature regions of roots and shoots of many plants, particularly those that produce woody axis and appear later than primary meristem, is called
Options
- AIntercalary meristem
- BApical meristem
- CSecondary meristem
- DAll the above
Correct answer
C. Secondary meristem
Step-by-step solution
The meristem that occurs in the mature regions of roots and shoots of many plants, particularly those that produce woody axis and appear later than primary meristem, is called secondary or lateral meristem. They are cylindrical meristems and are responsible for producing the secondary tissue.