STANDARDBotany-Anatomy of Flowering Plants

STANDARD Botany Secondary Growth MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 11

In the dicot root, the vascular cambium originates from:

A

Tissue located below the phloem bundles and a portion of pericycle tissue above protoxylem

B

Cortical region

C

Parenchyma between endodermis and pericycle

D

Intrafascicular and interfascicular tissue in a ring

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

In dicot roots, the vascular cambium originates from the tissue located below the phloem bundles and a portion of pericycle tissue above protoxylem, which contributes to secondary growth.

Found an issue with this question?