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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.

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.