Botany-Secondary Growth
NEET Botany Secondary Growth MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Easy-Class 11
Which of the following statements about secondary growth in plants is correct?
A
The cambial ring produces more secondary xylem than secondary phloem.
B
Secondary growth only occurs in monocots.
C
The primary phloem increases in size during secondary growth.
D
Medullary rays do not participate in the formation of cambium.
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
The cambial ring becomes active and cuts off new cells towards both the inner and outer sides, producing more secondary xylem than secondary phloem, as indicated in the NCERT context.
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