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Identify the incorrect statement from the following:

Correct answer: B. Xylem is situated on the outer side of the cambium ring and the phloem on the inner side

  • A. Apical growth increases the length of stems and roots
  • B. Xylem is situated on the outer side of the cambium ring and the phloem on the inner side
  • C. Secondary growth increases the diameter of stems and roots
  • D. The cells in the elongation phase don't divide
  • E. The cells informative regions are closely packed together

Explanation

In a vascular cambium, the xylem is placed on the inner side while the phloem is placed on the outer side, option B states vice versa.

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