Assertion : Apical and intercalary meristems contribute to the growth in length, while the lateral meristems bring increase in girth in maize.
Reason : Apical and intercalary meristems always increase the height of plants.

Options

A. If both the assertion and the reason are true and the reason is a correct explanation of the assertion
B. If both the assertion and reason are true but the reason is not a correct explanation of the assertion
C. If the assertion is true but the reason is false
D. If both the assertion and reason are false

Answer

D

Explanation

Apical meristem present at apical parts of plants such as root and shoot tip. Intercalary meristem is a part of apical meristem present in intercalary position in the leaves and internodes. It helps in increase in height of plants. Lateral meristem present on lateral side of stem and root but it is absent in monocots.