Botany-Secondary Growth

NEET Botany Secondary Growth MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Hard-Class 11

Which of the following statements about secondary growth in flowering plants is correct?

A

Secondary growth occurs in both gymnosperms and dicotyledons but not in monocotyledons.

B

The cambium is more active on the outer side, producing more secondary phloem than secondary xylem.

C

Secondary xylem is produced towards the periphery of the cambial ring.

D

The interfascicular cambium is formed from primary xylem cells adjacent to the cambium.

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

Secondary growth occurs in stems and roots of gymnosperms and dicotyledons, but is absent in monocots. The cambial ring generally produces more secondary xylem than secondary phloem, which is contrary to option B.

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