2019 · Q8
The increase in length of stems and roots in plants is due to
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- Alateral meristem
- Bintercalary meristem
- Capical meristem
- Dsecondary growth
Explanation
Primary growth - increase in length of stems and roots - is produced by apical meristems located at the root and shoot tips. Lateral meristems (vascular cambium) cause secondary growth in girth, and intercalary meristems occur at the nodes of grasses. Hence the answer is C.