Which of the Following is a True Statement

Question

Which of the following is a true statement?
A) Flowers may have secondary growth.
B) Secondary growth is a common feature of eudicot leaves.
C) Secondary growth is produced by both the vascular cambium and the cork cambium.
D) Primary growth and secondary growth alternate in the life cycle of a plant.
E) Plants with secondary growth are typically the smallest ones in an ecosystem.

Accepted Answer

Secondary growth is produced by both the vascular cambium and the cork cambium. This results in the increase in girth of stems and roots. Choices A and B are incorrect because flowers do not undergo secondary growth and secondary growth is not a common feature of eudicot leaves. Choice D is incorrect because primary and secondary growth do not alternate, but rather occur simultaneously or sequentially throughout the plant's life. Choice E is incorrect because plants with secondary growth can be quite large, such as trees.