What is wood?

A) primary xylem
B) secondary xylem
C) secondary phloem
D) cork and cork cambium
E) periderm

Secondary Xylem

The part of a plant that contributes to wood formation, responsible for water transport and structural support.

Cork Cambium

Lateral meristem that produces cork.

Primary Xylem

The first-formed xylem in a plant, responsible for water and mineral transportation, and it contributes to the plant's structural support.