Which of the following statements correctly describes the vascular cambium?

A. It is important in the elongation of roots.
B. It occurs only in monocot stems.
C. It develops between the primary xylem and the primary phloem in dicots.
D. It is formed by the ground meristem.
E. It is responsible for all cell types that result from primary growth.


Answer: C

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