Which of the following is true of secondary growth in woody plants?

A) occurs in woody stems
B) increases both the length and girth of plants
C) involves two types of meristem tissues
D) phloem is located under the bark
E) All of the answer choices are true.

Secondary Growth

Refers to the growth process in plants that results in increased thickness of stems and roots, typically seen in woody plants.

Woody Plants

Plants that produce wood as their structural tissue and typically have perennial growth, such as trees and shrubs.

Meristem Tissues

Regions in plants comprised of undifferentiated cells capable of division and growth, responsible for the plant's growth in length and girth.