From the given diagram identify the correct statement:
(i) A is responsible for increasing in length and is found at the basal portion of internodes
(ii) A contributes to increase the length of plant.
(iii) C divides only radially and produces the girth of the plant.
(iv) B and Care the lateral meristem.

(a)

i and ii only

(b)

ii and iii only

(c)

iii and iv only

(d)

i and iv only

Which of the following is not a function of epidermis?

(a)

Protection of internal tissues

(b)

Exchange of gases

(c)

Providing mechanical strength and flexibility

(d)

Minimising surface transpiration

In a vertical section of a typical dicot leaf, the phloem in the mid-vein is situated

(a)

Facing the lower epidermis

(b)

Facing the upper epidermis

(c)

Facing sideways

(d)

All around the xylem

The term ____________ was coined by Nageli.

(a)

Tracheids

(b)

Meristem

(c)

Histogen

(d)

Apical

The Tunica corpus theory was proposed by _____________

(a)

Henstein

(b)

Strassburgur

(c)

Schmidt

(d)

Hofmeister