In monocots such as palms considerable increase in girth is achieved by:
A) secondary growth.
B) primary growth.
C) a modified form of primary growth in which parenchyma cells divide and enlarge.
D) enlargement of primary xylem.
E) enlargement of primary phloem.

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Monocots like palms achieve an increase in girth through a modified form of primary growth where parenchyma cells divide and enlarge, as they typically lack the secondary growth seen in dicots.

In Monocots Such as Palms Considerable Increase in Girth Is