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  4. Read these statements about meristematic tissues. Which amongst them are correct? I. Apical meristem is found at the root and shoot apices of the plant. II. Intercalary meristem is a secondary meristematic tissue. III. The lateral meristem is found in the matured regions of the root and shoot. IV. Lateral meristematic tissue contributes in the secondary growth of the plant.

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Q. Read these statements about meristematic tissues. Which amongst them are correct?
I. Apical meristem is found at the root and shoot apices of the plant.
II. Intercalary meristem is a secondary meristematic tissue.
III. The lateral meristem is found in the matured regions of the root and shoot.
IV. Lateral meristematic tissue contributes in the secondary growth of the plant.

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Solution:

Apical and intercalary meristems are the primary meristem that is produced from promeristem. Lateral meristems are produced by de-differentiation of parenchymal cells; hence, they are secondary in origin. These three are classified on the basis of their position in the plant body.