I will go with choice (C) density dependent pattern
Answer:
the total mass of organisms in a given area or volume.
Explanation:
Base on the question that asks to choose among the following choices that is significance of the apical meristem, base on the fact, apical meristem is found at the apices or tips of the plant, both the tip of the shoot and the root and is a region of actively dividing cells. Base on that the answer would be "It provide strength to the plant by facilitating secondary growth"