Growth of the Cells of the Lateral Meristem is Responsible

Question

Growth of the cells of the lateral meristem is responsible for increasing the
A)number of lateral roots.
B)number of formant buds.
C)thickness of the stem.
D)length of the stem.

Accepted Answer

The lateral meristem is responsible for secondary growth which leads to the increase in thickness of the stem, as the cells produced by lateral meristem are responsible for the growth in diameter of the stem. Options A, B, and D are not directly associated with the activity of the lateral meristem.