Anatomy Of Flowering Plants Question 36

Question: Secondary growth in the dicot stems is possible because of the presence of:

Options:

A) Xylem

B) Phloem

C) Cambium

D) Medullary rays

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Answer:

Correct Answer: C

Solution:

[c] Secondary growth in dicot stems is possible because of the presence of cambium.

In dicot stems, the primary permanent tissues make the fundamental parts of the plant.

The further growth in its thickness, is completed by cambial activity, called secondary growth in thickness.