The Growth Ring of a Tree Is Actually Composed of

question 44

Multiple Choice

The growth ring of a tree is actually composed of

• A) epidermis.
• B) parenchyma.
• C) phloem.
• D) xylem.

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Definitions:

Visible Chromosomes

Chromosomes that are condensed and made visible under a microscope during cell division.

Sister Chromatids

Identical copies of a chromosome, connected by a centromere, formed during DNA replication and present until they are separated into two daughter cells during cell division.

Cohesin Proteins

Proteins that hold sister chromatids together, ensuring they are correctly segregated during cell division.

Ionic Bonding

An ionic bond is the result of electron transfer between atoms, leading to the formation of oppositely charged ions.