A woody plant lives through five years of drought,followed by five years of good growing conditions.The ring of xylem cells formed during the five good years will

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During periods of good growing conditions, a woody plant will produce thicker rings of xylem cells as it has more resources available for growth. Therefore, the ring of xylem cells formed during the five good years will be thicker than those formed during the drought years.

A Woody Plant Lives Through Five Years of Drought,followed by Five