NEET Biology question

A leaf primordium grows into adult leaf lamina

(A)At first by apical meristem and later largely by (marginal meristems)Correct
(B)By apical meristem
(C)By lateral meristem
(D)By marginal meristem

Answer: (A)

Solution

A leaf primordium initially has an apical meristem at its tip, which becomes inactive early in development. Subsequent increase in the length and expansion of the lamina mainly occurs through the activity of marginal

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