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Question
Girth of stem increases due to
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apical meristem
lateral meristem
intercalary meristem
vertical meristem
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Solution
lateral meristem
Lateral meristem occurs on the sides almost parallel to the long axis of the root, stem and its branches. It is responsible for an increase in girth of the stem, i.e. secondary growth.
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