Question : Observe the figure and answer the following questions : (a) What does the figrue shows ? (b) Label A, B and C (c) Write the functions of A and C (c) Write the function of A and C (d) Which part is responsible for increase in growth of internode.

Question : Observe the figure and answer the following questions : (a

1.	Question : Observe the figure and answer the following questions : (a) What does the figrue shows ? (b) Label A, B and C (c) Write the functions of A and C (c) Write the function of A and C (d) Which part is responsible for increase in growth of internode.
Answer» Solution :(a) The figure shows location of meristmatic TISSUE in plant body. (B) A=Apical meristem B=Intercalary meristem C=LATERAL meristem (c) A= Apical meristem is the growing point which gives rise to the primary plant body. C= The lateral meristem PRODUCES secondary tissue and causes growth in thickness. (d) Increase in the growth of INTERNODE is caused by the activity of intercalary meristem.