Which of these actions describes secondary growth?
A) growth in height
B) development of wood and bark
C) development of fruit
D) development of leaves and flowers
E) growth of herbaceous tissue

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Secondary growth refers to the increase in the width of the plant stem or root, which is achieved by the development of wood and bark. The other options mentioned, such as growth in height, development of fruit, leaves, flowers or herbaceous tissue, are part of primary growth, which occurs at the tips of the plant, rather than at the sides.

Which of These Actions Describes Secondary Growth