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Monocot leaves posses

A

intercalary meristem

B

lateral merstem

C

apical meristem

D

mass meristem

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intercalary meristems are derived from the apical meristems and separated from the same by permanent cells . These meristems occur at leaf bases and above or below the nodes (e.g. grass, mint).They help in elongation of leaves and internodes besides allowing the prostrate stems to become erect.
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