The functional xylem of dicot tree is
Sap wood
Hard wood
Heart wood
Autumn wood
Vascular cambium is a meristematic layer that cuts off
$I.$ Protection of internal tissues
$II.$ Protection of leaves from microbes
$III.$ Gaseous exchange
$IV.$ Reduction in the rate of transpiration through epidermal cells due to trichomes
Which of the function of epidermis is/are relevant from the above given statements?
Secondary growth is absent in