The Tissue That Produces Cells to Thicken a Root or Stem

Question

The tissue that produces cells to thicken a root or stem is the
A) tracheid.
B) intercalary meristem.
C) lateral meristem.
D) vascular bundle.
E) apical meristem.

Accepted Answer

Lateral meristems, such as the vascular cambium and cork cambium, are responsible for the thickening growth (secondary growth) in the stems and roots of woody plants.