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BOT 102 Practice Questions BOT 102 - 2 Objective Question

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Meristems located between mature tissues, e.g., at the base of grass internodes, are called _______ meristems, allowing renewed elongation after _______.
Options
A lateral, grazing
B intercalary, pruning
C apical, pruning
D intercalary, grazing (or mowing)
Correct Answer
Correct Answer

Option D is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Meristems located between mature tissues are called intercalary meristems, allowing renewed elongation after grazing (or mowing).

Hint

Intercalary means inserted between.

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