Question

Which of the following help in the secondary growth?

• A. Lateral meristem
• B. Vascular cambium
• C. Cork Cambium
• D. All of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is D All of the above

D. All of the above

Reason: Secondary growth in a plant is characterized by the increase in thickness or grith of the plant. It occurs from the the growth of lateral meristem or cambia. The formation of secondary vascular tissues from the cambium is a characteristic feature of dicotyledons and gymnosperms. There are two types of lateral meristem found in vascular plants, the cork cambium and vascular cambium.