Question

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)

Answer 1

The correct option is D (d), (a), (c), (b)

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.