In Monocots Such as Palms Considerable Increase in Girth Is

question 16

Multiple Choice

In monocots such as palms considerable increase in girth is achieved by:

• A) secondary growth.
• B) primary growth.
• C) a modified form of primary growth in which parenchyma cells divide and enlarge.
• D) enlargement of primary xylem.
• E) enlargement of primary phloem.

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