Parts of the pericycle and parenchyma between the arms of xylem and patches of phloem in young roots of many dicots and conifers become
A) cork cambium.
B) endodermis.
C) cortex.
D) vascular cambium.
E) Casparian strips.

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The parts of the pericycle and parenchyma between the arms of xylem and patches of phloem in young roots of many dicots and conifers differentiate into vascular cambium, which is responsible for the secondary growth of the plant by producing secondary xylem (wood) and secondary phloem.

Parts of the Pericycle and Parenchyma Between the Arms of Xylem