Question

The girth of the stem or root increases due to

(a) apical meristem

(b) intercalary meristem

(c) lateral meristem

(d) None

Answer 1

(b) The intercalary meristem increases the girth of the stem or root. The intercalary meristems occur only in monocot stems between mature tissues. They are cylindrical meristems located around the nodes and are an adaptation to grazing herbivores and landmowers.