The Pattern of Growth in a Woody Stem That Allows

question 54

Multiple Choice

The pattern of growth in a woody stem that allows someone to determine the age of the stem results from

• A) growth of the apical meristem
• B) growth of the cork cambium
• C) production of spring and summer wood by vascular cambium
• D) development of knots
• E) all of these answers are correct

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