Where is primary growth occurring in an old tree?
A) Closest to ground level at the base of the tree.
B) In young branches where leaves are forming.
C) Where the vascular cambium and cork cambium are located.
D) Nowhere; trees more than a year old have only secondary growth.

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Primary growth in trees occurs in the young branches where leaves are forming, as this is where the apical meristems are located, allowing for elongation and formation of new tissues.

Where Is Primary Growth Occurring in an Old Tree