Which tissue increases the girth of the stem or root in plants?

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A Apical meristem
B Lateral meristem
C Intercalary meristem
D Parenchyma

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Answer: B. Lateral meristem

b) Lateral meristem
Explanation: Lateral meristems (like cambium) are responsible for increasing the thickness (girth/secondary growth) of the plant body.

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Which tissue increases the girth of the stem or root in plants?

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