Asked by Tyler Short on Jun 20, 2024
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When cells of the vascular cambium divide, they produce xylem toward the outside.
Vascular Cambium
A type of meristematic tissue in plants that produces vascular tissues, such as xylem and phloem, contributing to the secondary growth of stems and roots.
Xylem
The vascular tissue in plants responsible for the transport of water and minerals from the roots to the rest of the plant.
- Understand the structure and operations of secondary xylem.
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Christian LabasanJun 20, 2024
Final Answer :
False
Explanation :
When cells of the vascular cambium divide, they produce xylem toward the inside (toward the center of the plant) and phloem toward the outside.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the structure and operations of secondary xylem.