The Combining Form Later/o- Means ________

question 180

Multiple Choice

The combining form later/o- means ________.

• A)"back"
• B)"front"
• C)"middle"
• D)"side"

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Definitions:

Secondary Xylem

The part of the plant vascular system that transports water and nutrients from the roots to the shoots and leaves, typically forming wood in trees.

Cork Cambium

A layer of tissue in plants that produces cork cells to replace or augment the plant's outer epidermis, contributing to the bark's development.

Secondary Phloem

The part of a plant's vascular system that transports nutrients and is formed after the primary growth phase.

Cork

Outer covering of the bark of trees; made of dead cells that may be sloughed off.