NEET Botany Secondary Growth MCQ Question
If a plant's cambial ring produces 500 cells on the inner side and 200 cells on the outer side during a growth period, what is the total number of cells produced that contribute to secondary growth?
700
500
200
300
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
According to the NCERT context, the cambial ring produces cells both towards the inner side (secondary xylem) and the outer side (secondary phloem). Therefore, 500 cells towards the inner side and 200 cells towards the outer side result in a total of 700 cells.
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