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The length of different internodes in a ...

The length of different internodes in a culm of sugarcane is variable because

A

shoot apical meristem

B

position of axillary buds

C

size of leaf lamina at the node below each internode

D

intercalary meristem

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The correct Answer is:
D
Intercalary meristem is present away from the apical meristem in primary permanent tissue. It is present at the base of internodes, e.g. in family - Gramineae or at the base of leaves, e.g. Pinus or at the base of node, i.e. Mentha.
Intercalary meristem is responsible for increase in length of different internodes in sugarcane.
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