Q19 / 199 · NEET 2008 (Mains) · Botany

The length of different internodes in a culm of sugarcane is variable because of

  • Correct answer
    A
    Intercalary meristem
  • B
    Shoot apical meristem
  • C
    Position of axillary buds
  • D
    Size of leaf lamina at the node below each internode

Solution

Intercalary meristem : They are remains of apical meristem between permanent tissues and internodes; responsible for primary growth of the plant.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'A'.

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