Question

In dicot root showing secondary growth, cork is found.

• A. External to primary cortex
• B. Inner to endodermis and outer to pericycle
• C. Outer to endodermis and inner to primary cortex
• D. Inner to endodermis and external to primary phloem

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Inner to endodermis and outer to pericycle

During secondary growth in dicot root, cork is formed in the cortex, i.e. inner to endodermis and outer to the pericycle.

So, the correct option is ‘Inner to endodermis and outer to pericycle’.