Botany-Secondary Growth
NEET Botany Secondary Growth MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-diagram based-Easy-Class 11
Consider a diagram showing a transverse section of a dicot stem undergoing secondary growth. If the diagram highlights the layer of cells responsible for producing new xylem and phloem, what is this layer called?
A
Cambial ring
B
Endodermis
C
Pericycle
D
Epidermis
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
The cambial ring in a dicot stem is responsible for producing new cells that mature into secondary xylem and phloem, facilitating secondary growth.
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