Q65 / 200 · JIPMER 2008 · Botany

Meristematic tissue in vascular bundle is

  • A
    phellem
  • B
    procambium
  • C
    interfascicular cambium
  • Correct answer
    D
    fascicular cambium

Solution

The cambium present between the xylem and phloem of vascular bundle is called vascular cambium. It is a lateral meristem that gives rise to secondary xylem and phloem and occurs in the form of a thin strip. Vascular cambium is also called fascicular cambium.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'D'.

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