You are doing research on rodent populations in a cornfield at night and are hearing popping noises. Your research assistant is getting scared. Having taken biology, you can explain to your assistant that the popping sound is due to
A. the apical meristem cells in the corn stalks elongating.
B. the developing of the kernels of corn on the ears of the corn stalks.
C. the expansion of the lateral meristems increasing the girth of the corn stalk.
D. the growth of the intercalary meristems inside the corn stalk.
E. the development of the tassels on top of the corn stalk.
D. the growth of the intercalary meristems inside the corn stalk.
In addition to apical meristems, some plants have intercalary meristems. Both apical and intercalary meristems add length to the plant. Apical meristems are located at the tip of the stem while intercalary meristems are located within the internodes of the plant. Intercalary meristems can produce growth so quicky that it can cause a popping sound. Please read section 36.1 for more information on meristems.
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