Question

How many shoot apical meristems are likely to be present in a twig of a plant possessing, 4 branches and 26 leaves
A. 26
B. 1
C. 5
D. 30

Answer 1

Correct Answer - C
Apical Meristem It is always present Apical Meristem It is always present at the growing apices. Plants having 4 branches and 26 leaves will have 5 growing apices (4 growing apex of the branches + one growing apex growing apex of the main plant axis)