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Cork cambium and vascular cambium are

1. parts of secondary xylem and phloem
2. parts of pericycle
3. lateral meristems
4. apical meristems

Correct answer: lateral meristems

Solution

Cork cambium and vascular cambium are lateral meristems because they divide to produce secondary tissues and increase the girth of stems and roots. They are not apical meristems, which drive primary growth in length.

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