NEETBotany-Anatomy of Flowering Plants

NEET Botany Root Structure Assertion Reason Question

Type: Assertion Reason-conceptual-Medium-Class 11

Statement I: Next to endodermis in dicot root lies a few layers of thick-walled parenchymatous cells referred to as pericycle. Statement II: Initiation of lateral roots and vascular cambium during the secondary growth in monocot roots takes place in pericycle region.

A

Statement I and Statement II both are correct.

B

Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect.

C

Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct.

D

Statement I and Statement II both are incorrect.

Correct Answer

Option B

Detailed Explanation

In dicot roots, the pericycle is involved in the formation of lateral roots, but monocot roots do not undergo secondary growth.

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