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

5 apical meristems

Answer 2

The correct option is (c) 5.

∙ Apical Meristems are always likely to present at the growing apices. 

∙ 4 growing apex of the branches and 1 growing apex of the main plant axis.

∙ Therefore the plant with 4 branches and 26 leaves will have 5 shoot apical meristems.