Table of contents

1. Introduction to Biology2h 42m
2. Chemistry3h 37m
3. Water1h 26m
4. Biomolecules2h 23m
5. Cell Components2h 26m
6. The Membrane2h 31m
7. Energy and Metabolism2h 0m
8. Respiration2h 40m
9. Photosynthesis2h 49m
10. Cell Signaling59m
11. Cell Division2h 47m
12. Meiosis2h 0m
13. Mendelian Genetics4h 44m
14. DNA Synthesis2h 27m
15. Gene Expression3h 6m
16. Regulation of Expression3h 31m
17. Viruses37m
- Viruses
  37m
18. Biotechnology2h 58m
19. Genomics17m
- Genomes
  17m
20. Development1h 5m
21. Evolution3h 1m
22. Evolution of Populations3h 53m
23. Speciation1h 37m
24. History of Life on Earth2h 6m
25. Phylogeny2h 31m
26. Prokaryotes4h 59m
27. Protists1h 12m
28. Plants1h 22m
29. Fungi36m
- Fungi
  19m
- Fungi Reproduction
  17m
30. Overview of Animals34m
- Overview of Animals
  34m
31. Invertebrates1h 2m
32. Vertebrates50m
33. Plant Anatomy1h 3m
34. Vascular Plant Transport1h 2m
- Water Potential
  1h 2m
35. Soil37m
- Soil and Nutrients
  20m
- Nitrogen Fixation
  16m
36. Plant Reproduction47m
- Flowers
  33m
- Seeds
  14m
37. Plant Sensation and Response1h 9m
38. Animal Form and Function1h 19m
39. Digestive System1h 10m
- Digestion
  1h 3m
- Blood Sugar Homeostasis
  7m
40. Circulatory System1h 49m
41. Immune System1h 12m
42. Osmoregulation and Excretion50m
- Osmoregulation and Excretion
  50m
43. Endocrine System1h 4m
- Endocrine System
  1h 4m
44. Animal Reproduction1h 2m
- Animal Reproduction
  1h 2m
45. Nervous System1h 55m
- Neurons and Action Potentials
  1h 8m
- Central and Peripheral Nervous System
  46m
46. Sensory Systems46m
- Sensory System
  46m
47. Muscle Systems23m
- Musculoskeletal System
  23m
48. Ecology3h 11m
49. Animal Behavior28m
- Animal Behavior
  28m
50. Population Ecology3h 41m
51. Community Ecology2h 46m
52. Ecosystems2h 36m
53. Conservation Biology24m
- Conservation Biology
  24m

33. Plant Anatomy

Growth

General Biology

33. Plant Anatomy

Growth

Previous problemNext problem

1:56 minutes

Problem 5

Textbook Question

The vascular cambium gives rise to
a. All xylem
b. All phloem
c. Primary xylem and phloem
d. Secondary xylem and phloem

Verified step by step guidance

Understand the role of the vascular cambium: The vascular cambium is a type of lateral meristem in plants responsible for the production of secondary growth, which increases the thickness of stems and roots.

Differentiate between primary and secondary growth: Primary growth occurs at the apical meristems and results in the elongation of the plant, while secondary growth, facilitated by the vascular cambium, results in the thickening of the plant.

Identify the products of the vascular cambium: The vascular cambium produces secondary xylem (wood) and secondary phloem, contributing to the plant's increased girth.

Clarify the distinction between primary and secondary tissues: Primary xylem and phloem are produced by the apical meristems during primary growth, whereas secondary xylem and phloem are produced by the vascular cambium during secondary growth.

Conclude which option is correct: Based on the understanding that the vascular cambium produces secondary xylem and phloem, identify the correct answer from the given options.

Verified video answer for a similar problem:

This video solution was recommended by our tutors as helpful for the problem above

Video duration:

Play a video:

Was this helpful?

Key Concepts

Here are the essential concepts you must grasp in order to answer the question correctly.

Vascular Cambium

The vascular cambium is a type of lateral meristem in plants responsible for the production of secondary vascular tissues. It is a cylindrical layer of cells that divides to produce secondary xylem (wood) on the inside and secondary phloem on the outside, contributing to the thickening of stems and roots in woody plants.

Secondary Growth

Secondary growth refers to the increase in thickness or girth of plant stems and roots, primarily in woody plants. This growth is facilitated by the vascular cambium and cork cambium, which produce secondary xylem and phloem, and cork, respectively. Secondary growth is crucial for the structural support and transport of nutrients and water in mature plants.

Primary vs. Secondary Xylem and Phloem

Primary xylem and phloem are formed during the initial growth phase from the apical meristems, contributing to the elongation of the plant. In contrast, secondary xylem and phloem are produced by the vascular cambium during secondary growth, increasing the plant's thickness. Understanding the distinction is essential for identifying the roles of different plant tissues in growth and nutrient transport.

Watch next

Master Primary Meristems with a bite sized video explanation from Jason

Start learning

Related Videos

Related Practice

Textbook Question

Which statement concerning grafting is correct?

a. Stocks and scions refer to twigs of different species.

b. Stocks and scions must come from unrelated species.

c. Stocks provide root systems for grafting.

d. Grafting creates new species.

705

views

Textbook Question

The phase change of an apical meristem from the juvenile to the mature vegetative phase is often revealed by

a. A change in the morphology of the leaves produced

b. The initiation of secondary growth

c. The formation of lateral roots

d. The activation of floral meristem identity genes

810

views

Textbook Question

Telomerase synthesizes DNA in the _____ direction.

871

views

Textbook Question

Which statement best characterizes secondary growth?

a. It results from cell divisions in the vascular and cork cambia.

b. It increases the length of the plant stem.

c. It results from divisions in the apical meristem cells.

d. It often produces phloem cells to the inside and xylem cells to the outside of the vascular cambium.

437

views

Textbook Question

Suppose a flower had normal expression of genes A and C and expression of gene B in all four whorls. Based on the ABC hypothesis, what would be the structure of that flower, starting at the outermost whorl?

a. Carpel-petal-petal-carpel

b. Petal-petal-stamen-stamen

c. Sepal-carpel-carpel-sepal

d. Sepal-sepal-carpel-carpel

984

views

Textbook Question

Which of the following arise(s), directly or indirectly, from meristematic activity?

a. Secondary xylem

b. Leaves

c. Dermal tissue

d. All of the above

865

views

Textbook Question

Analyze the following statements about DNA synthesis. Select True or False for each statement.

T/FAn RNA polymerase is essential for DNA synthesis.

T/FOkazaki fragments would be unnecessary if DNA polymerase could synthesize DNA in both the 3'→5' and 5'→3' directions.

T/FDNA ligase is used more frequently on the lagging strand than on the leading strand.

T/FToposiomerase is required to separate the two strands of DNA at the replication fork.

1520

views

Textbook Question

What aspect of DNA structure makes it possible for the proteins of nucleotide excision repair to recognize many different types of DNA damage?

(d) the regularity of DNA's structure

1434

views

Show more practices

Download the Mobile app

Privacy

Do not sell my personal information

Accessibility

Patent notice

Sitemap

The vascular cambium gives rise to a. All xylem b. All phloem c. Primary xylem and phloem d. Secondary xylem and phloem

Key Concepts

Vascular Cambium

Secondary Growth

Primary vs. Secondary Xylem and Phloem

Watch next

The vascular cambium gives rise to
a. All xylem
b. All phloem
c. Primary xylem and phloem
d. Secondary xylem and phloem