Botany-Secondary Growth
NEET Botany Secondary Growth MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Hard-Class 11
Which of the following statements about secondary growth in plants is correct?
A
Secondary growth occurs in gymnosperms and dicots but not in monocots.
B
The bark of a plant is composed solely of secondary phloem.
C
Secondary growth leads to an increase in the length of roots and stems.
D
The vascular cambium is responsible for the formation of primary xylem and primary phloem.
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
Secondary growth occurs in the stems and roots of gymnosperms and dicots, but it does not occur in monocotyledons, as stated in the provided context. The other options contain inaccuracies regarding bark composition, the role of secondary growth, and the function of vascular cambium.
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