A nail is inserted in the trunk of a tree at a height of 1 metre from the ground level. after 3 years the nail will:

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Move upwards

Move downwards

Remain at the same position

Move sideways

answer is C.

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Detailed Solution

The nail does not move upwards nor downwards as the apical meristem responsible for growth (length) is present in the apices only and lateral meristem responsible for increase in girth, will lead to no change in length. Hence the nail remains at the same position on the tree.

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