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Which meristems cause growth in girth of a woody stem?
AApical meristems
BIntercalary meristems
CLateral meristems
DFloral meristems
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Lateral meristems
Lateral meristems, the vascular and cork cambia, add to the width of stems and roots.
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