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BOT 102 Practice Questions BOT 102 - 1 Objective Question

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Monocot stems generally cannot undergo secondary thickening because they lack a _______.
Options
A apical meristem
B vascular cambium
Correct Answer
C intercalary meristem
D cork cambium
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Monocot stems generally cannot undergo secondary thickening because they lack a vascular cambium.

Hint

This is why palms cannot produce wood like oaks.

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