AIIMS2004Botany-Plant Anatomy

AIIMS 2004 Botany Secondary Growth MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 11

Cork cambium results in the formation of cork which becomes impermeable to water due to the accumulation of

A

resins

B

suberin

C

lignins

D

tannins

Correct Answer

Option B

Detailed Explanation

Cork cambium is a secondary lateral meristem that may arise from permanent living cells of hypodermis or outer cortex.

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