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Give scientific reasons: Monocot plants do not show secondary growth.

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Secondary Growth**: - Secondary growth refers to the increase in the thickness or diameter of the plant stems and roots. This process is primarily facilitated by the presence of a tissue called vascular cambium. 2. **Identifying Vascular Cambium**: - Vascular cambium is a type of meristematic tissue that is responsible for the production of secondary xylem (wood) and secondary phloem (inner bark). It is found in dicot plants and some gymnosperms. ...
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