In a woody stem, which tissue is produced toward the outside by the vascular cambium?
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Correct answer: Secondary phloem
The vascular cambium is bifacial, meaning it produces new cells on both sides. It adds secondary xylem toward the inner side (pith) and secondary phloem toward the outer side (bark).
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