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QWhich among the following is not correct about primary and secondary Meristematic tissues?

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  • A Primary meristem rises at the early stage of a plant and comprises of apical and intercalary meristem ✔ ✖
  • B Secondary meristem rises at the later stage of a plant and comprises of later meristem ✔ ✖
  • C Apical meristem is present at tips of root and shoot and also helps in the increase of length ✔ ✖
  • D Intercalary meristem helps in the increase of girth in plants ✔ ✖
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Primary meristem rises at the early stage of a plant and comprises of apical and intercalary meristem. Secondary meristem rises at the later stage of a plant and comprises of lateral meristem. Apical meristem is present at tips of root and shoot and also helps in the increase of length. Intercalary meristem is found at the base of the internodes in certain plants and is responsible for the growth in length between the nodes, but it does not contribute to the increase in girth or diameter of the stem.

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