Question
Biology Question on Anatomy of Flowering Plants
Which one of the following is not a lateral meristem?
A
intrafascicular cambium
B
interfascicular cambium
C
phellogen
D
intercalary meristem.
Answer
intercalary meristem.
Explanation
Solution
Meristem is classified on the basis of position in plant bodies into lateral meristem, apical meristem and intercalary meristem. Lateral meristem is present on the lateral sides, e.g., vascular cambium (fascicular and interfascicular cambium) and cork cambium (phellogen).