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Apical meristems are responsible for which type of plant growth?
ASecondary growth (girth) in old stems
BPrimary growth (length) at tips
CWound repair after damage
DLateral root formation only
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Primary growth (length) at tips
APICAL MERISTEMS at root + shoot tips drive PRIMARY GROWTH (increase in length). LATERAL meristems (cambium) drive SECONDARY growth (girth). INTERCALARY meristems for grass regrowth.
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