Which Statement Relates to Secondary Growth in Plants

question 71

Multiple Choice

Which statement relates to secondary growth in plants?

• A) Monocots can undergo true secondary growth to increase the width of their stems.
• B) Cork, cork cambium, and vascular cambium make up the bark of a woody plant.
• C) Xylem cells make up the wood of a tree, whereas phloem cells are located in the bark of a tree.
• D) True secondary growth in coconut palm trees makes them woody yet incredibly flexible.

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