NEET Botany Secondary Growth MCQ Question
Which of the following statements about secondary growth in plants is correct?
Spring wood has wider vessels and is produced during the active growth season.
Autumn wood is lighter in color and has a lower density than spring wood.
Bark consists solely of secondary phloem and does not include any other tissues.
The cambium is inactive during the spring season, leading to the formation of narrow vessels.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
Spring wood, also known as early wood, is characterized by the formation of vessels with wider cavities during the spring season when the cambium is highly active, as stated in the NCERT context.
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