Question

The dividing tissue present between xylem and phloem of the stem in the plants is

• A. Cork cambium
• B. Apical meristem
• C. Intercalary meristem
• D. Vascular cambium

Answer 1

The correct option is D

Vascular cambium

The correct option is D:
Explanation of the correct option:

1. Fascicular cambium is the vascular cambium present in the vascular bundle.
2. This cambium is present between the primary xylem and primary phloem and separates them from each other.
3. It is primary in origin.

Explanation of the incorrect option:
Option A:

1. Cork cambium is the tissue that is found in vascular plants as a part of the periderm.
2. It is found in the stem and gives rise to cork on its outer surface and a layer of cells containing chlorophyll on its outer.

Option B:

1. Apical meristem is one of three types of meristem that can differentiate into different types of cells.
2. Growth of plants occurs in the meristem.

Option C:

1. Intercalary meristem is a primary meristem that helps in the vertical growth of plants.
2. It's more common in monocots, imparting grazing tolerance to grass.

Final Answer: The dividing tissue present between xylem and phloem of the stem in the plants is Vascular cambium.