Asked by Zy'Leecia O'Briant on Jun 04, 2024
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Diagram and label a cross section of (1) a woody stem before the vascular cambium becomes active and (2) a woody stem from the same plant after the vascular cambium has been active for a considerable length of time.
Vascular Cambium
A layer of plant tissue located between the xylem and phloem, responsible for the growth in thickness of the stem and roots.
Woody Stem
A type of stem that is hard and not flexible, found in trees and shrubs, providing support and conduction of nutrients.
- Determine the various layers of cells in plant stems and their respective roles.
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Zybrea KnightJun 09, 2024
Final Answer :
Your first diagram should be similar to that shown in Fig. 35-3 part 1, and your second diagram should be similar to that shown in Fig. 35-3 part 2.
Learning Objectives
- Determine the various layers of cells in plant stems and their respective roles.