Botany-Secondary Growth
NEET Botany Secondary Growth MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-diagram based-Easy-Class 11
In a diagram showing secondary growth in a dicot root, which structure is responsible for producing secondary xylem and secondary phloem?
A
Cambial ring
B
Endodermis
C
Pericycle
D
Primary phloem
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
The cambial ring becomes active during secondary growth and cuts off new cells towards the inner side as secondary xylem and towards the outer side as secondary phloem, as described in the NCERT context.
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