NTA Abhyas NEET2020BotanyAnatomy of Flowering PlantsPractice
Which one of the following is not a lateral meristem?
Options
- AIntrafascicular cambium
- BInterfascicular cambium
- CPhellogen
- DIntercalary meristems
Correct answer
D. Intercalary meristems
Step-by-step solution
Lateral meristems, intercalary meristems, and apical meristems are the three types of meristems that are present in the plants. The vascular cambium present on the lateral sides are the lateral meristems and they are the intrafascicular cambium and interfascicular cambium. Phellogen is the cork cambium.