Question

cork cambium produce ________________.

• A. cork & - sec. phloem
• B. Sec. phloem & sec. xylem
• C. Cork + sec. cortex
• D. Sec. xylem & vascular rays

Answer 1

The correct option is C Cork + sec. cortex

Cork cambium is the tissues found in many vascular plants as part of the periderm. The cork cambiums areas lateral meristem. It is responsible for the secondary growth which replaces the epidermis in roots and stems. Cork cambiums are one of the plant's meristems and the series of tissues are consisting of embryonic cells. Through these plants grows.

It is one of the many layers of bark between the cork and the primary phloem. The function of cork cambium is to produce the cork and tough protective material, and the secondary cortex.

Thus, the correct answer is option C.