Question

Assertion -Apical meristem is present at shoot and root tips.

Reason-It helps in the longitudinal growth of plants.
a)Both A and R are true and R is thecorrect explanation of the A
b)Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of theA
c)A is true, but R is false
d)A is false, but R is true

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

Apical and intercalary meristems always increase in the height of plant and lateral meristems is responsible for secondary growth (increase in girth) but secondary growth doesn't occur is monocots.