Practice Lateral Meristems - 9.3.1.3 | Plant Biology | IB MYP Grade 12 Biology
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9.3.1.3 - Lateral Meristems

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is the primary function of lateral meristems?

💡 Hint: Think about how a tree gets wider.

Question 2

Easy

Name one location where lateral meristems can be found.

💡 Hint: Think of the parts of the plant that support thickness.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What do lateral meristems do?

  • Increase leaf size
  • Facilitate secondary growth
  • Transport nutrients

💡 Hint: Think about where growth happens in a plant.

Question 2

True or False: Lateral meristems only exist in herbaceous plants.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider the type of plants with thick trunks.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Explore the impacts on plant health if lateral meristems were damaged. How would this affect overall growth?

💡 Hint: Consider how structural integrity is critical for tall objects.

Question 2

Propose a scenario where lateral meristem activity might benefit plant species differently in varying environments, such as deserts versus rainforests.

💡 Hint: Think about how different plants adapt to their surroundings.

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