Single Choice

Read the different components from (a) to (d) in the list given below and tell the correct order of the components with reference to their arrangement from outer side to inner side in a woody dicot stem. (a) Secondary cortex (b) Wood (c) Secondary phloem (d) Phellem

A(d), (c), (a), (b)
B(c), (d), (b), (a)
C(a), (b), (d), (c)
D(d), (a), (c), (b)
Correct Answer

Solution

Woody dicot stem have secondary growth which originates from the lateral or secondary meristems.
Here, the correct order of the components with reference to their arrangement from outer side to inner side in a woody dicot stem is-
Phellem -> secondary cortex -> secondary phloem -> wood
So, the correct answer is option D.

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