ICSE Class 7 Answered

Intercalary meristem

Lateral meristem

• It is an area of actively dividing cells located at the internodes.

• It is an area of actively dividing cells located at the lateral sides of the stem and the root.

• It is found at the internodes and base of the leaves.

• It is found at the lateral surface of the roots and the stems.

• It plays a role in increasing the height of the plant, with the growth of internodes.

• It plays a role in increasing the thickness of the plant by increasing the diameter of the plant.