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.

Found an issue with this question?