In the vascular bundles of a typical Dicot stem, which tissue is located between the xylem and the phloem, allowing for secondary growth?
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Correct answer: Vascular cambium
The vascular cambium is a lateral meristematic tissue responsible for secondary growth. It produces secondary xylem toward the inside and secondary phloem toward the outside of the stem.
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