Multiple choice

The vascular cambium cells divide to form

  1. primary xylem

  2. secondary xylem

  3. primary xylem to the outside and secondary phloem to the inside

  4. secondary xylem to the inside and secondary phloem to the outside

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D Correct answer
Explanation

Secondary xylem is formed to the inside and secondary phloem is formed to the outside of the vascular cambium which is a type of secondary meristem.