GK QUESTION#3833
Which plant tissue is found at the growing tips of roots and shoots and is responsible for the increase in the length of the plant body?
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Answer
A. Apical meristem
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Apical meristems occur near growing root and shoot tips and contribute to primary growth in length. Lateral meristems contribute to increased girth, while intercalary meristems occur between mature regions.