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Which meristems cause an increase in the girth of woody plant organs?
ARoot apical meristem
BVascular and cork cambium
CIntercalary meristem
DShoot apical meristem
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Vascular and cork cambium
Lateral meristems, the vascular cambium and cork cambium, add to thickness and produce secondary growth.
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