Apical Meristem

Plant tissues responsible for growth is the .....

• vascular tissue

• meristematic tissue

• epidermal tissue

• ground tissue

Which of the following does not describe primary growth

• growth occurs longitudinally

• do not have woody tissues

• presence of annual growth rings

• involves division of apical meristems

The drawing shows a plant root. What is the zone labelled X?

• zone of elongation

• zone of specialisation

• zone of cell division

• zone of differentiation

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NGSS.HS-LS1-4

What is the primary function of the apical meristem in plants?

• Growth in length

• Growth in width

• Production of flowers

• Production of seeds

Where is the apical meristem located in a plant?

• At the tips of roots and shoots

• In the middle of the stem

• At the base of the leaves

• In the flowers

Which type of cells are found in the apical meristem?

• Differentiated cells

• Undifferentiated cells

• Dead cells

• Specialized cells

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NGSS.HS-LS1-4

How does the apical meristem contribute to primary growth?

• By increasing the thickness of the plant

• By increasing the length of the plant

• By producing secondary tissues

• By forming bark

What distinguishes apical meristem from lateral meristem?

• Location at the tips

• Ability to produce flowers

• Involvement in secondary growth

• Presence in leaves

Which hormone is primarily associated with the activity of the apical meristem?

• Auxin

• Cytokinin

• Gibberellin

• Ethylene

What happens to the apical meristem if it is damaged?

• The plant stops growing

• Lateral buds may become active

• The plant dies immediately

• The plant produces more flowers