CET Karnataka Medical CET - Karnataka Medical Solved Paper-2007

  • question_answer
    The lateral roots originate from

    A)  endoderm cells

    B)  pericycle cells

    C)  epiblema

    D)  cortical cells below root hairs

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

    Lateral roots arise endogenously ie, from the cells inside the endodermis. They arise from pericycle cells. In dicot roots, pericycle gives rise to secondary roots and lateral meristem and in monocot root, it gives rise to lateral roots only.


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