Which of the following are produced by lateral meristems?
A) dermal and ground tissues
B) buds and branches
C) pith and cortex
D) wood and cork

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Lateral meristems, which include the vascular cambium and cork cambium, are responsible for the secondary growth in plants, leading to an increase in girth. The vascular cambium produces secondary xylem (wood) and secondary phloem, while the cork cambium produces cork, a component of the bark.

Which of the Following Are Produced by Lateral Meristems