NEET Botany Secondary Growth MCQ Question
Which of the following statements about secondary growth in plants is correct?
The cambial ring produces more secondary xylem than secondary phloem.
Secondary phloem is produced more rapidly than secondary xylem.
The interfascicular cambium is formed from the cells of the primary phloem.
Bark consists only of secondary phloem and does not include any other tissues.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
The cambial ring becomes active and produces more secondary xylem than secondary phloem, leading to the crushing of primary and secondary phloems due to the accumulation of secondary xylem.
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