Which Statement Relates to Secondary Growth in Plants

Question

Which statement relates to secondary growth in plants?
A) Monocots can undergo true secondary growth to increase the width of their stems.
B) Cork, cork cambium, and vascular cambium make up the bark of a woody plant.
C) Xylem cells make up the wood of a tree, whereas phloem cells are located in the bark of a tree.
D) True secondary growth in coconut palm trees makes them woody yet incredibly flexible.

Accepted Answer

Secondary growth in plants involves the increase in thickness or girth of the plant, primarily through the activity of the vascular cambium and cork cambium. Xylem cells contribute to the wood, while phloem cells are part of the bark.