Q: Which type of meristem tissue is responsible for the lengthening of monocot leaves from their base?
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A
Apical meristem
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B
Lateral meristem
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C
Intercalary meristem
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D
Epidermal meristem
C
Answer:
C
Explanation:
Intercalary meristem occurs only in monocots, at the bases of leaf blades and at nodes. This tissue enables the monocot leaf blade to increase in length from the leaf base.
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