Question : What is the fate of primary xylem in a dicot root showing extensive secondary growth? (A) It is retained in the centre (B) It gets crushed (C) May or may not get crushed (D) It gets surrounded by primary phloem

Question : What is the fate of primary xylem in a dicot root showing e

1.	Question : What is the fate of primary xylem in a dicot root showing extensive secondary growth? (A) It is retained in the centre (B) It gets crushed (C) May or may not get crushed (D) It gets surrounded by primary phloem
Answer» It is retained in the centre It GETS crushed May or may not get crushed It gets surrounded by primary phloem Solution :It is retained in the centre of the axis Primary xylem is present in MIDDLE PART of the root. When secondary growth takes place in root primary phloem tissue is pushed OUTWARDS while primary xylem root remains inside.