The growth in length of a plant is primarily due to the activity of which meristem?
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Correct answer: Apical meristem
Apical meristems are located at the tips of roots and shoots and are responsible for primary growth, which increases the height or length of the plant. This process involves the continuous production of new cells at the growing points.
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