NEET Botany Secondary Growth MCQ Question
In a temperate region, if a tree forms 5 mm of spring wood and 3 mm of autumn wood in a year, what will be the total thickness of the annual ring produced by the tree?
8 mm
5 mm
3 mm
15 mm
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
The annual ring is composed of both spring wood and autumn wood, so the total thickness is the sum of the two: 5 mm + 3 mm = 8 mm.
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