NEET Biology Morphology of Flowering Plants (Root, Stem And Leaf) Question Bank Roots

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    Lateral roots arise from primordia developed by division of

    A) Pericycle cells in between two protoxylem points

    B) Pericycle cells opposite protoxylem points

    C) Endodermis cells in between two protoxylem points

    D) Endodermis opposite protoxylem points

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

    Lateral roots arise endogenously i.e., from the cells inside the endodermis. They arise from pericycle cells outside the protoxylem patches, which become meristematic.


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