NEET Biology question

Meristematic tissue responsible for increase in girth of tree trunk is

(A)Intercalary meristem
(B)Lateral meristemCorrect
(C)Phellogen
(D)Apical meristem

Answer: (B)

Solution

The lateral meristems (vascular cambium and cork cambium) together bring about the increase in girth of the tree trunk through secondary growth; phellogen is itself one type of

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