NEET Botany Secondary Growth MCQ Question
What tissue types are collectively referred to as bark in relation to secondary growth?
Periderm and secondary phloem
Cortex and primary phloem
Vascular cambium and secondary xylem
Primary xylem and epidermis
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Detailed Explanation
Bark is defined as all tissues exterior to the vascular cambium, which includes both periderm and secondary phloem. This is highlighted in the context regarding the composition of bark and its formation during secondary growth.
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