A vascular cambium cell divides to produce an inner and an outer daughter cell.Which of the following represents the probable fate of these cells?

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The vascular cambium is responsible for secondary growth in woody plants, which involves the production of new xylem and phloem cells. When a vascular cambium cell divides, the inner daughter cell will differentiate into xylem, while the outer daughter cell will remain in the cambium and continue to divide, producing more vascular tissues. Therefore, choice B is the best answer.

A Vascular Cambium Cell Divides to Produce an Inner and an Outer