Question
Biology Question on Secondary Growth
The secondary meristem initiates
A
basal growth
B
transverse growth
C
radial growth
D
vertical growth
Answer
radial growth
Explanation
Solution
The meristem which appears later during the stage of development of plant organ is called secondary meristems. These meristems develop from mature tissues which have already undergone differentiation and are always lateral in position, such meristems develop either at the time of emergency (eg, healing of wounds) or to effect secondary growth on to form cork.