The thin layer of meristematic cells located between xylem and phloem is referred to as the:
A) apical meristem.
B) collenchyma.
C) cork cambium.
D) vascular cambium.
E) pith.

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The vascular cambium is the correct answer because it is a layer of meristematic cells located between the xylem and phloem in dicotyledonous plants, responsible for the secondary growth by producing new layers of xylem and phloem.

The Thin Layer of Meristematic Cells Located Between Xylem and Phloem