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Secondary growth mainly increases which dimension of a stem or root?
AStem length
BRoot cap size
CWidth or girth
DLeaf area
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Width or girth
Lateral meristems add tissue sideways, thickening the axis instead of lengthening it.
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