Where do you find apical meristems in plants Mark all that a

Where do you find apical meristems in plants? (Mark all that apply)

a.Behind root caps at the tips of roots

b.In the axils of leaves (in axillary buds)

c.At the tips of stems

d.At the tips of leaves

Solution

ANS:

True statements:

a. Behind root caps at the tips of roots.

b. In the axils of leaves (in axillary buds)

c. At the tips of stems

d. At the tips of leaves

Note: All statements are applicable because most of the parts growth in plant is promoted by apical meristem.

Apical meristems in plants: (It promotes growth).

Apical meristem is present at the tip of a root or stem. In plants, this region is rapidly divided and promotes growth. The division of apical meristems give rise to primary meristems and the primary meristem divides to give rise to primary tissue systems.

During the phase of plant maturation, apical meristem present in the shoots can produce new buds and leaves.

Meristematic regions:

1. Apical meristems, primary meristems (primary growth)
2. Vascular Cambium, Phellogen (secondary growth).