[Campbell Biology P.815] Which statement correctly describes the function of different plant... | Practice Question

Which statement correctly describes the function of different plant meristems?

• A: Apical meristems are responsible for secondary growth, increasing the plant's girth.
• B: Lateral meristems, like the vascular cambium, primarily contribute to the plant's length.
• C: Primary growth, enabled by apical meristems, allows roots to extend and shoots to increase exposure to light.
• D: Secondary growth, driven by cork cambium, is responsible for the overall length of herbaceous plants.