In the Angiosperm Shoot Apex, the Corpus and Overlying Tunica

question 55

Multiple Choice

In the angiosperm shoot apex, the corpus and overlying tunica constitute the:

• A)pith meristem.
• B)peripheral meristem.
• C)intercalary meristem.
• D)central zone.
• E)meristematic cap.

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