Which of the following statement is true about secondary xylem?

It is seen in all angiosperms

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It grows along with the primary xylem

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It grows during the secondary growth in plants

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Secondary xylem is also differentiated into protoxylem and metaxylem

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Solution

The correct option is C It grows during the secondary growth in plants
Secondary xylem is developed due to the secondary growth in plants. Since secondary growth is seen only in dicots, monocots lack secondary xylem.

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