Q. The length of different internodes in a culm of sugarcane is variable because of
A) Intercalary meristem
B) Shoot apical meristem
C) Position of axillary buds
D) Size of leaf lamina at the node below each internode
Explanation
[Solution from source] In grasses like sugarcane, intercalary meristems at the base of internodes cause each internode to elongate on its own, so internodes end up with different lengths. The shoot apical meristem adds new nodes and internodes but does not set their individual lengths. Answer (1).
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