Stem and root thickening in eudicots is accomplished by ___ and is called ___ growth.
A) lateral meristems; primary
B) lateral meristems; secondary
C) apical meristems; primary
D) apical meristems; secondary
E) apical meristems; lateral

Question

​Stem and root thickening in eudicots is accomplished by ___ and is called ___ growth.
A) ​lateral meristems; primary
B) ​lateral meristems; secondary
C) ​apical meristems; primary
D) ​apical meristems; secondary
E) ​apical meristems; lateral

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Stem and root thickening in eudicots is accomplished by lateral meristems, which include the vascular cambium and cork cambium. This process is known as secondary growth, which increases the girth of the plant parts.

​Stem and Root Thickening in Eudicots Is Accomplished by ___

Stem and Root Thickening in Eudicots Is Accomplished by ___