Botany-Secondary Growth
NEET Botany Secondary Growth MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-numerical-Medium-Class 11
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?
A
750
B
250
C
333
D
667
Correct Answer
Option A
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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