Q22 / 180 · NEET 2017 · Botany

The vascular cambium normally gives rise to

  • A
    Phelloderm
  • B
    Primary phloem
  • Correct answer
    C
    Secondary xylem
  • D
    Periderm

Solution

During secondary growth in Dicotyledonous plants, vascular cambium and extrasteler cambium contribute together. While the vascular cambium gives rise to secondary xylem and secondary phloem. Phelloderm is formed by cork cambium which is extrasteler cambium.

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

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