The meristematic tissue used for secondary growth that is found between the xylem and phloem of each vascular bundle in eudicot stems is termed the
A) apical meristem.
B) root meristem.
C) cork cambium.
D) vascular cambium.
E) pericycle.

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The meristematic tissue found between the xylem and phloem of each vascular bundle in eudicot stems that is responsible for secondary growth is called the vascular cambium. It produces secondary xylem (wood) towards the inside and secondary phloem towards the outside, increasing the girth of the stem. Apical meristem and root meristem are responsible for primary growth, while cork cambium is responsible for producing the outer bark in secondary growth. Pericycle is a type of meristematic tissue found in roots that can give rise to lateral roots.

The Meristematic Tissue Used for Secondary Growth That Is Found