Single Choice

In a mature dicot stem. which has undergone secondary growth, the youngest layer of secondary xylem is situated

AIn between pith and primary xylem
BJust outside the vascular cambium
CJust inner to the vascular cambium
Correct Answer
DJust inner to the phellogen

Solution

secondary xylem is also called wood. Any tissue located to the "outside" of the vascular cambium is considered bark and tissue side is called as wood.
So the correct option is 'Just inner to the vascular cambium.'


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