Which Statement Is NOT True About Woody Stems

question 24

Multiple Choice

Which statement is NOT true about woody stems?

• A)Woody stems contain secondary growth.
• B)Secondary phloem accumulates to form the wood.
• C)The stem is organized into a central pith,wood,and outer bark.
• D)Cork cambium produces waterproof cork cells that become bark.
• E)The vascular cambium is located between the xylem and phloem of the vascular bundles in a woody stem.

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