Cork cambium is a

Apical meristem

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Lateral meristem

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Intercalary meristem

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None of the above

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Solution

The correct option is B Lateral meristem
Cork cambium is found in the vascular plants and is part of the periderm. This is a lateral meristem responsible for the secondary growth in roots and stems.

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Consider the following statements and select the correct option

(A) Intercalary meristems occur in grasses.

(B) Apical meristems and intercalarylmeristems are primary meristems.

(D) In a young dicot root, cambium is absent.

Phellogen and phellem respectively denote

(a) cork and cork cambium

(b) cork cambium and cork

(d) cork and secondary cortex

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