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During secondary growth, periderm is produced by the activity of phellogen.

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Solution

The correct option is A True
Phellogen:
Phellogen or cork cambium produces periderm during secondary growth in dicot roots.
The cambium produces the secondary cortex (secondary phloem), while phellogen develops the periderm.
Final answer: The given statement is true.

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