In a dicot root, initiation of lateral roots and vascular cambium during the secondary growth takes place in the cells of:

1. Outer cortex 2. Inner cortex
3. Endodermis 4. Pericycle
Subtopic:  Anatomy of Root |
 79%
Level 2: 60%+

To unlock all the explanations of 37 chapters you need to be enrolled in MasterClass Course.

Hints

To unlock all the explanations of 37 chapters you need to be enrolled in MasterClass Course.


The term ‘stele’in a dicot root does not include:

1. Endodermis 2. Pericycle
3. Vascular bundles 4. Pith
Subtopic:  Anatomy of Root |
 81%
Level 1: 80%+

To unlock all the explanations of 37 chapters you need to be enrolled in MasterClass Course.

Hints

To unlock all the explanations of 37 chapters you need to be enrolled in MasterClass Course.


Consider the following statements:

With respect to secondary growth in dicot root-

I: The vascular cambium is completely secondary in origin.
II: The primary phloem bundles are gradually crushed and not seen in older roots.
III: Phellogen gives rise to secondary tissue on the outside and forms the phellem.

Which of the above statements are true?

1. I and II only
2. I and III only
3. II and III only
4. I, II and III
Subtopic:  Anatomy of Root |
 51%
Level 3: 35%-60%

To unlock all the explanations of 37 chapters you need to be enrolled in MasterClass Course.

Hints

To unlock all the explanations of 37 chapters you need to be enrolled in MasterClass Course.


advertisementadvertisement

The extrastelar cambium in dicot stem forms all of the following cells, except 
1. Epidermal cells 
2. Cork cells 
3. Cortical cells 
4. Complementary cells 
Subtopic:  Anatomy of Root |
 52%
Level 3: 35%-60%
Please attempt this question first.
Hints
Please attempt this question first.