The arrangement of the different cell types in secondary ______ produces the distinctive wood characteristics of each species.

A) parenchyma
B) xylem
C) phloem
D) cambium
E) ground tissue

Secondary Xylem

The part of a plant’s vascular system that is produced after the first year of growth, providing support and conducting water and nutrients; it's often referred to as wood in trees.

Cambium

See Lateral Meristems.

Ground Tissue

Ground tissue comprises most of a plant's vegetative organs, such as leaves and stems, providing support, storage, and photosynthesis functions.