NTA Abhyas NEET2020BotanyAnatomy of Flowering PlantsPractice
Wood is separated from phloem in dicots by
Options
- APericycle
- BCortex
- CVascular cambium
- DInterfascicular cambium
Correct answer
C. Vascular cambium
Step-by-step solution
Vascular cambium is present in between xylem and phloem. Vascular cambium divides to form secondary xylem towards inner side and secondary phloem towards outer side during secondary growth. The vascular cambium is the main growth tissue in the stems and roots of many plants, particularly in dicots.