Where Is Primary Growth Occurring in an Old Tree

question 38

Multiple Choice

Where is primary growth occurring in an old tree?

• A) closest to ground level at the base of the tree
• B) in young branches where leaves are forming
• C) where the vascular cambium and cork cambium are located
• D) Nowhere; trees more than a year old have only secondary growth.

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