Botany-Secondary Growth
NEET Botany Secondary Growth MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-numerical-Medium-Class 11
If the cambial ring in a dicot stem produces 100 secondary xylem cells, how many secondary phloem cells are most likely produced?
A
Less than 100
B
Exactly 100
C
More than 100
D
None
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
The cambium is generally more active on the inner side, producing more secondary xylem than secondary phloem. Therefore, fewer than 100 secondary phloem cells are likely produced.
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