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In an old tree trunk of mango, which tissue will be present in the maximum amount?
BiologyAnatomy of Flowering PlantsNEET
Options:
  • A Primary xylem
  • B Primary phloem
  • C Secondary xylem
  • D Secondary cortex
Solution:
1875 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: Secondary xylem
In an old trunk, increase in thickness occurs due to secondary growth. The secondary growth in the stellar region occurs due to activity of vascular cambium, which forms more amount of secondary xylem and this forms the heart of the trunk.

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