What is the vascular cambium responsible for in plants that undergo secondary growth?
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Correct answer: Producing secondary xylem and secondary phloem
The vascular cambium is a lateral meristem that forms secondary xylem toward the inside and secondary phloem toward the outside. This activity increases the thickness of stems and roots.
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