NEET Botany Secondary Growth MCQ Question
In a dicot root undergoing secondary growth, if the cambial ring produces 150 cells towards the xylem and 100 cells towards the phloem, what is the ratio of secondary xylem to secondary phloem cells formed?
3:2
2:3
1:1
3:1
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
The cambial ring produces more cells towards the xylem than towards the phloem. In this case, 150 cells towards xylem and 100 cells towards phloem result in a ratio of 3:2.
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