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Which tissue is responsible for the elongation of monocot leaves?

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## CORE INFORMATION
✓ **Answer**: [C]
## CONCEPT FRAMEWORK
	**Primary Concept**: The role of meristematic tissues in plant growth.
	**Related Topics**: Plant anatomy, growth patterns in monocots vs. dicots.
	**Prerequisites**: Understanding of plant tissue types and their functions.
## SOLUTION PATHWAY
**Given Information**:
		- Monocot leaves undergo elongation as a key growth process.
		- Different types of meristems facilitate growth in plants.
**Method & Steps**:
	1. Identify the types of meristematic tissues.
		Reasoning: There are different types of meristematic tissues responsible for different growth patterns in plants.
		Formula/Rule: None applicable.
	2. Analyze the function of each type of meristem.
		Working: 
		- **Apical meristem**: Responsible for primary growth in shoots and roots.
		- **Lateral meristem**: Involved in secondary growth, increasing girth.
		- **Intercalary meristem**: Located at the base of leaves and internodes, responsible for elongation in monocots.
		- **Ground tissue**: Provides support and storage, not directly involved in elongation.
	3. Conclude which meristem is primarily responsible for elongation in monocots.
		Result: Intercalary meristem is responsible for leaf elongation in monocots.
		Verification: The intercalary meristem is indeed found at the base of monocot leaves and aids in their rapid growth.
## OPTION ANALYSIS
[A] :x: Apical meristem is not responsible for leaf elongation; it is for primary growth.
[B] :x: Lateral meristem contributes to thickness, not elongation.
[C] ✓: Intercalary meristem is the correct option as it is directly involved in leaf elongation in monocots.
[D] :x: Ground tissue provides structural support and storage, not involved in elongation.
## LEARNING AIDS
	**Common Mistakes**:
		1. Confusing apical meristem with intercalary meristem: Remember that apical is for primary growth while intercalary is specifically for elongation.
		2. Overlooking the role of lateral meristem: It's easy to think of all meristems as growth-promoting, but lateral is for thickening.
	**Quick Tips**:
		1. Recall that monocots like grasses utilize intercalary meristem for rapid growth at leaf bases.
		2. Remember the locations of different meristems to aid in understanding their functions.

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Apical meristem

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Lateral meristem

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The correct Option is "Intercalary meristem"

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Ground tissue

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