| (i) It is a living tissue. |
| (ii) It is concerned with the conduction of water and salts. |
| (iii) It is a photosynthetic tissue. |
A) i, ii and iii are correct
B) only i and ii are correct
C) only ii and iii are correct
D) only i and iii are correct
Correct Answer: D
Solution :
In roots and stems having secondary growth, the epidermis is replaced by a protective layer of secondary origin called periderm. Later includes the phallogen or Cork cambium, the cork phellem, formed outside by the phellogen and inner cortex or phelloderm. Phelloderm is a living parenchymatous tissue. It also contains chlorophyll, so, takes part in the process of photosynthesis.
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