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Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding primary growth and secondary growth in plants?
Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding primary growth and secondary growth in plants?
- Primary growth increases the width of the plant, while secondary growth increases the length.
- Secondary growth is limited to woody plants, while primary growth occurs in all types of plants. (correct)
- Primary growth is responsible for the formation of new vascular tissue, while secondary growth produces new bark.
- Both primary and secondary growth occur in all plant parts, including leaves and flowers.
What is the relationship between tree rings and secondary growth?
What is the relationship between tree rings and secondary growth?
- Tree rings are a result of the annual shedding of bark during secondary growth, indicating the plant's age.
- Tree rings are formed due to the alternating layers of xylem and phloem produced during secondary growth. (correct)
- Tree rings represent the annual growth of primary tissue, indicating the plant's height increase.
- Tree rings reflect the seasonal variations in primary growth, indicating the plant's length increase during favorable seasons.
If a plant has stopped increasing in length, which of the following statements is most likely TRUE?
If a plant has stopped increasing in length, which of the following statements is most likely TRUE?
- The plant has stopped undergoing secondary growth.
- The plant is in a dormant state and will resume growth later.
- The plant is no longer producing vascular tissue.
- The plant has stopped undergoing primary growth. (correct)
Which of these tissues is primarily involved in the process of secondary growth?
Which of these tissues is primarily involved in the process of secondary growth?
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A gardener wants to grow a large, wide tree in their yard. Which growth process should they focus on to achieve this?
A gardener wants to grow a large, wide tree in their yard. Which growth process should they focus on to achieve this?
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