In lateral growth, the _____ is the source of new xylem and phloem, whereas the _____ renews and maintains the outer layer that protects the stem.

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The vascular cambium is responsible for lateral growth in plants, producing new xylem and phloem cells. The cork cambium, on the other hand, produces cells that make up the outer bark of the stem, renewing and maintaining its protective layer. Therefore, choice B, vascular cambium; cork cambium, is the correct answer.

In Lateral Growth, the _____ Is the Source of New