Multiple Choice
Which of the following best describes the origin of wood?
A) Xylem cells enlarge and deposit large amounts of lignin.
B) Primary meristems increase the amount of xylem deposited.
C) Lateral meristems contribute to continuous increases in vascular tissue.
D) Spongy mesophyll cells become cork cambium.
E) None of the above
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