Question

Which among the following is not correct about vascular cambium?

(a) Cells on the outer side of cambial ring differentiate into secondary phloem

(b) Cells on the inner side of cambial ring differentiate into secondary xylem

(c) Amount of the secondary phloem produced is more than that of secondary xylem

(d) Vascular cambium is an example of Meristematic tissue

I have been asked this question in an interview.

My question is taken from Flowering Plants Anatomy in section Anatomy of Flowering Plants of Biology – Class 11

Answer 1

The correct choice is (c) Amount of the secondary phloem produced is more than that of secondary xylem

The best explanation: Cells on the outer side of cambial ring differentiate into secondary phloem. Cells on the inner side of cambial ring differentiate into secondary xylem. Amount of the secondary phloem produced is less than that of secondary xylem. Vascular cambium is an example of Meristematic tissue.