The following questions are based on the drawing of root or stem cross sections shown below.

-In a woody eudicot, bark cannot be described as
A)consisting only of the protective outer covering.
B)consisting of all tissues external to the vascular cambium.
C)containing secondary phloem and periderm.
D)not including heartwood and sapwood.

Question

The following questions are based on the drawing of root or stem cross sections shown below.
 
-In a woody eudicot, bark cannot be described as
A)consisting only of the protective outer covering. 
B)consisting of all tissues external to the vascular cambium. 
C)containing secondary phloem and periderm. 
D)not including heartwood and sapwood.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Bark consists of all tissues external to the vascular cambium, which includes the protective outer covering, secondary phloem, and periderm. It may or may not include heartwood and sapwood, depending on the specific organism. Therefore, option A is incorrect.

The Following Questions Are Based on the Drawing of Root