In Lateral Growth, the _____ Is the Source of New

question 134

Multiple Choice

In lateral growth, the _____ is the source of new xylem and phloem, whereas the _____ renews and maintains the outer layer that protects the stem.

• A)cork cambium; vascular cambium
• B)vascular cambium; cork cambium
• C)secondary vascular tissue; primary vascular tissue
• D)sapwood; heartwood
• E)apical meristem; lateral meristem

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Definitions:

Contribution Margin Ratio

A financial metric that shows the portion of sales revenue that exceeds variable costs, indicating how sales affect profitability.

Fixed Expenses

A rephrased definition could focus on the costs that do not vary with the level of production or business activity, which may include long-term contractual obligations and basic operational costs.

Minimum Required Rate

Refers to the lowest acceptable rate of return on investment that a business or individual expects to achieve.

Turnover

In business, turnover is the total amount of revenue generated by a company from the sale of goods or services, or it can refer to the rate at which employees leave a business and are replaced by new employees.