Which of the following statements about monocots is true?

a. They lack sclerenchyma tissue.
b. They have a well-developed vascular cambium.
c. They do not produce bark.
d. Their lateral meristems give rise to wood.
e. Secondary growth occurs rather slowly.


c

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