Secondary growth refers to growth:
A)that is of secondary importance to the plant.
B)that results in the extension of roots and stems.
C)originating from apical meristems.
D)originating from lateral meristems.
E)originating from the epidermis.

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Secondary growth refers to the increase in thickness or girth of the plant, which is primarily due to the activity of lateral meristems, such as the vascular cambium and cork cambium.

Secondary Growth Refers to Growth