Botany-Secondary Growth
NEET Botany Secondary Growth MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-numerical-Easy-Class 11
During secondary growth, if the cambial ring is more active on the inner side, producing 5 mm of secondary xylem, how much secondary phloem is most likely produced?
A
1 mm
B
2 mm
C
3 mm
D
4 mm
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
The NCERT context indicates that the cambium is generally more active on the inner side, producing more secondary xylem than secondary phloem. Therefore, if 5 mm of secondary xylem is produced, a smaller amount, such as 1 mm of secondary phloem, is plausible.
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