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The secondary meristem initiates

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## CORE INFORMATION
✓ **Answer**: C
## CONCEPT FRAMEWORK
**Primary Concept**: Function of Secondary Meristem
**Related Topics**: Plant Anatomy, Plant Tissues, Types of Growth
**Prerequisites**: Basic knowledge of plant tissues and growth patterns.
## SOLUTION PATHWAY
**Given Information**:
* The question asks about the type of growth initiated by the secondary meristem.
**Method & Steps**:
1. Recall the function of the secondary meristem.
Reasoning: The secondary meristem is responsible for lateral growth in plants.
2. Identify the type of growth that corresponds to lateral expansion.
Key Point: Radial growth is the increase in the width or diameter of a plant stem or root.
3. Match the type of growth with the answer options.
Result: Radial growth is the correct answer.
## OPTION ANALYSIS
[A] :x: Basal growth refers to growth at the base, not typically associated with secondary meristem.
[B] :x: Transverse growth is not a standard term in plant biology in the context of secondary meristem function.
[C] ✓: Radial growth (increase in girth) is the direct result of secondary meristem activity.
[D] :x: Vertical growth refers to growth in height, which is primarily the function of apical meristems.
## LEARNING AIDS
**Common Mistakes**:
1. Confusing apical and secondary meristems: Apical meristems are responsible for primary growth (length), while secondary meristems are responsible for secondary growth (girth).
2. Misunderstanding the types of plant growth: Basal growth typically refers to growth from the base of a plant, not related to secondary meristem.
**Quick Tips**:
1. Remember that 'radial' relates to the radius of a circle, hence the increase in width.
2. Associate secondary meristem with 'secondary growth' which is an increase in thickness.

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Basal growth

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Transverse growth

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The correct Option is "Radial growth"

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Vertical growth

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