Botany-Dicot & Monocot Anatomy
NEET Botany Dicot & Monocot Anatomy MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-diagram based-Medium-Class 11
Consider a transverse section of a dicot stem. Identify the layer that lies immediately inside the endodermis and is involved in the initiation of lateral roots.
A
Pericycle
B
Pith
C
Cortex
D
Epidermis
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
The pericycle in a dicot stem is located just inside the endodermis and is responsible for initiating lateral roots and vascular cambium during secondary growth.
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