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A narrow layer of thin walled cells found between phloem/bark and wood of a dicot is:

1. Cork cambium
2. Vascular cambium
3. Endodermis
4. Pericycle

Correct answer: Vascular cambium

Solution

Vascular cambium is the lateral meristem located between xylem (wood) and phloem (part of bark). It is made of thin-walled cells and is responsible for secondary growth in dicots.

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