🔬 Biology · Anatomy of Flowering Plants · NEET

The tissue responsible for secondary growth (increase in girth) in dicots is the vascular:

Correct answer: A. cambium

Explanation: The vascular cambium produces secondary xylem and phloem.

Concept context

Internal tissue organisation: meristems, permanent tissues (xylem, phloem, parenchyma), and secondary growth. Frequently tested in NEET.