Apical Meristems of Dicots Are at the Tips of Stems

question 15

Multiple Choice

Apical meristems of dicots are at the tips of stems. Apical meristems of grasses are at ground level or slightly below, concealed by the leaves. What does this mean when considering care of a lawn or football field?

• A) If you mow right at ground level, the leaves can keep growing with no problem.
• B) Grass mowed four centimetres above ground level grows at a slower rate compared to grass mowed six centimetres above the ground level.
• C) If you mow four centimetres above ground level, most apical meristems will be cut down.
• D) If you mow four centimetres above ground level, the apical meristem can keep producing new cells.

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