NEET Botany Secondary Growth MCQ Question
Which of the following statements about secondary growth in plants is correct?
The cambial ring is more active on the outer side than the inner side.
Spring wood has vessels with wider cavities and is lighter in color.
Secondary phloem is produced in greater quantity than secondary xylem.
Bark includes only the secondary phloem tissues.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
During secondary growth, the cambial ring is more active on the inner side, forming more secondary xylem than phloem. Spring wood is characterized by wider vessels and is lighter in color, as noted in the NCERT context.
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