NEET Botany Secondary Growth MCQ Question
If the cambial ring in a dicot stem produces 1000 cells in total, and the cambium is three times more active towards the pith than towards the periphery, how many of these cells become secondary xylem?
750
250
333
667
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
The cambium is more active on the inner side, producing more secondary xylem. Given it is three times more active towards the pith, 3/4 of the cells become secondary xylem, which is 750 cells.
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