Which of the following is NOT part of the 'Bark' in a technical sense?
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Correct answer: Secondary xylem
In botanical terminology, 'bark' refers to all tissues outside the vascular cambium. Therefore, it includes the periderm, cortex, and phloem, but excludes the xylem (wood).
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