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  1. Which meristem helps in increasing girth?
    1. Lateral meristem
    2. Intercalary meristem
    3. Primary meristem
    4. Apical meristem
Correct Option: A

Lateral meristems occur on the sides of stem and help in increasing girth of stem and root. It divides only periclinally or radially and is responsible for increase in girth or diameter.



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