The Increase in Girth Associated with Production of Wood and Bark

question 25

Multiple Choice

The increase in girth associated with production of wood and bark in trees occurs as a consequence of

• A)primary growth.
• B)secondary growth.
• C)growth in apical meristems.
• D)indeterminate growth.

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