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The vascular cambium is responsible for producing which tissues?

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## CORE INFORMATION
✓ **Answer**: [Option C]
## CONCEPT FRAMEWORK
	**Primary Concept**: Vascular cambium and secondary growth
	**Related Topics**: Plant anatomy, xylem and phloem functions
	**Prerequisites**: Understanding of plant tissue types and growth processes
## SOLUTION PATHWAY
**Given Information**:
		- Vascular cambium is a type of meristematic tissue in plants.
		- It is responsible for secondary growth, which increases the girth of stems and roots.
**Method & Steps**:
	1. Identify the role of vascular cambium in plants.
		Reasoning: The vascular cambium is a lateral meristem that produces new cells.
		Formula/Rule: The cambium produces secondary tissues, which include xylem and phloem.
	2. Determine the tissues produced by the vascular cambium.
		Working: The vascular cambium produces secondary xylem (wood) and secondary phloem.
		Key Point: Secondary xylem and phloem contribute to the plant's ability to transport water and nutrients as it grows.
	3. Conclude the types of tissues produced by the vascular cambium.
		Result: The vascular cambium produces secondary xylem and phloem.
		Verification: This is consistent with established botanical knowledge.
## OPTION ANALYSIS
[A] :x: Primary xylem and phloem are produced during primary growth, not by the vascular cambium.
[B] :x: Cork and phelloderm are produced by the cork cambium, not the vascular cambium.
[C] ✓: Secondary xylem and phloem are indeed produced by the vascular cambium during secondary growth.
[D] :x: Epidermis and cortex are primary tissues, not produced by the vascular cambium.
## LEARNING AIDS
	**Common Mistakes**:
		1. Confusing primary and secondary growth: Remember that primary growth occurs at the tips and produces primary tissues, while secondary growth occurs laterally.
		2. Misidentifying tissue origins: Know that vascular cambium specifically produces secondary vascular tissues.
	**Quick Tips**:
		1. Use the mnemonic "Cambiums Create" to remember that cambiums are responsible for producing secondary tissues.
		2. Visualize the plant structure: Sketch a plant and label where primary and secondary growth occurs.

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Primary xylem and phloem

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Cork and phelloderm

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The correct Option is "Secondary xylem and phloem"

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Epidermis and cortex

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