Question
Biology Question on Anatomy of Flowering Plants
Which one of the following pairs is an example for lateral meristem?
A
Interfascicular cambium and phellem
B
Procambium and phelloderm
C
Phellogen and fascicular cambium
D
Phellogen and phelloderm
Answer
Phellogen and fascicular cambium
Explanation
Solution
The meristem that occurs in the mature regions of roots and shoots of many plants, particularly those that produce woody axis and appear later than primary meristem is called the secondary or lateral meristem. They are cylindrical meristems. Fascicular vascular cambium, interfascicular cambium and cork-cambium (phellogen) are examples of lateral meristem. These are responsible for producing the secondary tissues.