Which of the following is/are produced by the vascular cambium?Select all that apply.secondary phloemsecondary xylemgrowth rings in woodprimary growthRequest Answer Which of the following is / are produced by the vascular cambium? Select all that apply. secondary phloem secondary xylem growth rings in wood primary growth
Which of the following is/are produced by the vascular cambium?Select all that apply.secondary phloemsecondary xylemgrowth rings in woodprimary growthRequest Answer
Which of the following is
/
are produced by the vascular cambium?
Select all that apply.
secondary phloem
secondary xylem
growth rings in wood
primary growth
Answer
The following are produced by the vascular cambium:
- Secondary phloem
- Secondary xylem
Explanation:
- Secondary phloem: Correct. The vascular cambium produces secondary phloem toward the outside, which is involved in transporting nutrients and organic compounds within the plant.
- Secondary xylem: Correct. The vascular cambium produces secondary xylem toward the inside, which is responsible for water and mineral transport and contributes to the structural support of the plant.
- Growth rings in wood: Partially correct. While the vascular cambium is involved in the formation of growth rings, it is not the sole producer of them. Growth rings result from the seasonal variations in the production of secondary xylem and secondary phloem.
- Primary growth: Incorrect. Primary growth is produced by the apical meristems, not the vascular cambium. The vascular cambium is involved in secondary growth, which adds girth to the plant.