Where are the youngest wood and the youngest bark in a tree trunk?
A)The youngest wood is in the center of a tree;the youngest bark is the outside of the bark.
B)The youngest wood is in the center of a tree;the youngest bark is the inner part,next to the vascular cambium.
C)The youngest wood is toward the outside,near the vascular cambium;youngest bark is the outside of the bark.
D)The youngest wood is toward the outside,near the vascular cambium;youngest bark is the inner part,next to the vascular cambium.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The youngest wood is located just inside the vascular cambium, which is the layer responsible for producing new wood cells. Similarly, the youngest bark is just outside the vascular cambium, as it produces new bark cells.

Where Are the Youngest Wood and the Youngest Bark in a Tree