Bark is

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Bark is

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Bark is comprised of both secondary phloem and cork cells. Secondary phloem makes up the inner bark and is derived from the vascular cambium, while cork cells make up the outer bark and are derived from the cork cambium. Therefore, option B (derived exclusively from vascular cambium) and option C (made up of cork cells only) are incorrect. Additionally, option A is not specific enough, as secondary xylem also contributes to the wood of a tree. Option E is also incorrect because non-woody plants do not have bark.

Bark Is