Which type of vascular bundle is characterized by the presence of cambium between xylem and phloem?
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Correct answer: Open vascular bundle
Open vascular bundles, found in dicotyledonous stems, contain cambium between the xylem and phloem. This cambium allows the formation of secondary xylem and phloem, enabling secondary growth.
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