Which of the following arise, directly or indirectly, from meristematic activity?
A) secondary xylem
B) leaves
C) dermal tissue
D) tubers
E) secondary xylem, leaves, dermal tissue, and tubers

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Meristematic activity is responsible for the growth and development of plant structures, including the production of secondary xylem, which makes up the woody part of trees; leaves, which arise from shoot meristems; dermal tissue, which includes the epidermis and periderm and protects the plant from external damage; and tubers, which are specialized structures for storage of carbohydrates and arise from underground stem meristems.

Which of the Following Arise, Directly or Indirectly, from Meristematic