Question

In a dicot root, the pericycle gives rise to-

• A. Lateral roots
• B. Cork cambium
• C. A portion of vascular cambium
• D. All of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is D All of the above

Thick walled parenchymatous cells below endodermis give rise to lateral roots and vascular cambium during secondary growth. Sometimes they may often diverge into cork cambium.
Hence answer is option 'd'-all of the above.