Cork Cambium of dicot stem originates from

Dedifferentiated parenchyma cells of cortex

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Dedifferentiated collenchyma cells of cortex

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Parenchyma cells of medullary ray

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Parenchyma cells of pericycle

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Solution

The correct option is A Dedifferentiated parenchyma cells of cortex
Cork cambium is a lateral meristem. It forms as a result of secondary growth.
It is mainly formed in the woody trees. It is a protective layer formed in the plant.
It is formed as a secondary meristem from a layer of collenchyma or parenchyma immediately beneath the epidermis. So, the correct answer is option A.

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