Multiple choice

The youngest layer of secondary xylem in the wood of dicot plant is located between

  1. pith and primary xylem

  2. just out side vascular cambium

  3. just inside vascular cambium

  4. just inside cork cambium

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C Correct answer
Explanation

The vascular cambium produces secondary xylem towards the inside. Therefore, the youngest (most recently formed) layer of secondary xylem is located immediately inside the vascular cambium.